Senior System Protection Engineer — Lead Complex Protection Projects

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 seeks a senior protection engineer to deliver complex system protection, lead technical teams, and ensure safe, reliable electric operations. The role requires mastery of journey engineer duties and experience in protection settings and relay operations.

The position emphasizes independent planning under general direction, mentorship of junior engineers, and collaboration with vendors, other utilities, and committees to uphold safety and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or equivalent
• 8 years of experience in the electric system protection
• Current and active California PE license (desired)

Responsibilities

• Perform protection work on large and complex projects
• Coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams; may act as team leader
• Perform root cause analysis and address local and system-wide implications during emergencies
• Mentor lower-level protection engineers

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection engineering

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

California PE license (desired)

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in West Sacramento seeks a senior protection engineer to deliver complex system protection, lead technical teams, and ensure safe, reliable electric operations. The role requires mastery of journey engineer duties and experience in protection settings and relay operations.

The position emphasizes independent planning under general direction, mentorship of junior engineers, and collaboration with vendors, other utilities, and committees to uphold safety and