Power Systems Engineer – Hybrid, 230 kV & Protection

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; La Verne (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Engineer (Power System) to join the Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team in La Verne, CA. You will lead power system studies, maintain models, and support HV equipment up to 230 kV, with regular travel to facilities.

This hybrid role combines technical analysis with field engineering, requiring a Bachelor's (or higher) in engineering and substantial relevant experience. Schedule: 4/10, Mon-Thurs, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must be at the Associate Engineer level.
• OR Master's degree and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must be at the Associate Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies across facilities, including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting, and equipment duty analyses.
• Develop and maintain power system models of record; validate data via field investigations and one-line diagrams.
• Develop protective relay settings and arc flash analyses per safety standards; determine PPE requirements and labeling.
• Support HV equipment up to 230 kV, including transformers, motors, generators, breakers, switchgear, and cables.
• Investigate equipment failures and system anomalies; provide technical recommendations to operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide technical leadership by reviewing designs, coordinating with consultants and vendors, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Field data collection

Power system modeling

Protective device coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Engineer (Power System) to join the Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team in La Verne, CA. You will lead power system studies, maintain models, and support HV equipment up to 230 kV, with regular travel to facilities.

This hybrid role combines technical analysis with field engineering, requiring a Bachelor's (or higher) in engineering and substantial relevant experience. Schedule: 4/10, Mon-Thurs, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.