Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid (230 kV)

National Education Association; La Verne (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and I

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an experienced Engineer to support its Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team. The role focuses on power system studies, modeling, and protective settings to ensure reliable electrical infrastructure across facilities up to 230 kV.

The position blends analysis with field verification, requiring travel to Metropolitan facilities to validate data, investigate anomalies, and support safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience, two at Associate Engineer level.
• Master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, two at Associate Engineer level.
• Experience modeling, collecting field data, performing arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies across Metropolitan facilities (short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting).
• Develop and maintain power system models and validate data from field investigations.
• Develop protective relay settings and arc flash analyses per safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership for 230 kV electrical equipment and diagnostics.
• Support reliability and safe operation of electrical infrastructure and investigate equipment failures.

Skills

Power system studies

Protective device coordination

Arc flash analysis

Power system modeling

Electrical safety

Field engineering

230 kV equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an experienced Engineer to support its Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team. The role focuses on power system studies, modeling, and protective settings to ensure reliable electrical infrastructure across facilities up to 230 kV.

The position blends analysis with field verification, requiring travel to Metropolitan facilities to validate data, investigate anomalies, and support safety and regulatory compliance.