Senior System Protection Engineer: Electric Grid Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in West Sacramento is seeking a senior protection engineer to lead complex system protection duties and provide expert protection engineering support for routine and large projects. This role is onsite and targets experienced engineers capable of mentoring others and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering, 8 years of electric system protection experience, and ideally a California PE license.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline from US ABET-accredited program.
• 8 years of experience in electric system protection.
• Current and active California PE license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection work on large and complex projects.
• Coach, direct, and assist technical employees; may act as team leader.
• Conduct root cause analysis and advise on local/system-wide emergency implications.
• Mentor lower-level protection engineers.

Skills

Protection engineering

Senior-level engineering

Mentoring/leadership

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited US)

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in West Sacramento is seeking a senior protection engineer to lead complex system protection duties and provide expert protection engineering support for routine and large projects. This role is onsite and targets experienced engineers capable of mentoring others and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering, 8 years of electric system protection experience, and ideally a California PE license.