Entry-Level Protection Engineer - Power Systems

PG&E; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in San Ramon is seeking an entry level Associate Protection Engineer to support protection studies and projects for transmission voltages 230 kV and below, under supervision. The role blends remote work with site work within the PG&E service territory in a hybrid arrangement.

Candidates should hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, possibly with an EIT, and have up to 2 years of engineering experience. Responsibilities include studying short circuits, setting relay parameters, and assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
• EIT Certificate preferred and 2 years of engineering experience are desirable
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles and theory and read diagrams such as Operating, Single line, SLM&R, and Schematic diagrams
• Basic understanding of symmetrical component theory and fault calculations; ability to perform fault calculations
• Able to read and understand protection concepts and their application; quickly learn protection concepts

Responsibilities

• Provide protection engineering support for projects and studies for 230 kV and below
• Conduct short circuit studies and calculate short circuit line impedance
• Determine and issue relay and automation settings; support relay system installations
• Update and maintain Aspen relay data base and other project records
• Provide normal and emergency maintenance and operation support including fault location and corrective actions
• Conduct FERC generation interconnection studies and third-party load interconnections

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Protection concepts

Fault calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certificate

Tools

Aspen relay data base

Job description

PG&E in San Ramon is seeking an entry level Associate Protection Engineer to support protection studies and projects for transmission voltages 230 kV and below, under supervision. The role blends remote work with site work within the PG&E service territory in a hybrid arrangement.

Candidates should hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, possibly with an EIT, and have up to 2 years of engineering experience. Responsibilities include studying short circuits, setting relay parameters, and assisting