Entry-Level Protection Engineer, Power Systems

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking an entry level Associate Protection Engineer in San Ramon. You will support protection studies for transmission voltages up to 230 kV under supervision, performing protective calculations and assisting with project execution.

The role is hybrid, combining remote work with location-based assignments within the PG&E service territory. Candidates should have a US Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field; EIT is preferred, with

Qualifications

• US BS in Electrical Engineering or similar accredited program
• EIT certificate preferred
• 2+ years engineering experience desirable
• Able to read operating, single line, SLM&R, and schematic diagrams

Responsibilities

• Provide protection engineering support for projects and studies for transmission voltages 230 kV and below
• Perform short circuit studies and determine relay and automatic settings
• Support relay system installations, such as testing and end-to-end verification
• Update records and participate in project walkdowns and meetings

Skills

Engineering principles

Fault calculations

Diagram reading

Protection concepts

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certificate

Tools

Aspen Relay DB

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking an entry level Associate Protection Engineer in San Ramon. You will support protection studies for transmission voltages up to 230 kV under supervision, performing protective calculations and assisting with project execution.

The role is hybrid, combining remote work with location-based assignments within the PG&E service territory. Candidates should have a US Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field; EIT is preferred, with