Engineer (Power System)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • La Verne, CA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an experienced, journey-level Engineer to join its Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team. The position provides engineering support across Metropolitan’s Water System Operations facilities, including Colorado River Aqueduct pumping plants, water treatment plants, hydroelectric plants, and associated conveyance and distribution facilities. The role combines technical analysis with hands-on field engineering and regular travel to Metropolitan facilities to verify system data, assess equipment conditions, and investigate system anomalies and equipment failures.

The Engineer leads critical power system studies, maintains power system models, develops protective device settings, and supports electrical safety and regulatory compliance. The position also provides engineering expertise for medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment up to 230 kV, including occasional evaluation of diagnostic test results and equipment performance to support safe and reliable operations. The position is based at the F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant in La Verne, California, and Metropolitan’s current practice is a hybrid schedule, typically two days per week in person and the remaining days remote. The schedule may change based on organizational needs and is subject to a telework policy scheduled for negotiations.

The stated work schedule is a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The announcement indicates one opening and that the recruitment may result in an eligibility list.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, including two years at the Associate Engineer level; or a master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, including two years at the Associate Engineer level.
• Relevant experience modeling, collecting field data, and performing analysis and calculations related to arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and relevant industry standards relating to the safety, operation, and maintenance of medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent, required at the time of application, allowing the employee to drive during employment.
• California Professional Engineer license in good standing, required at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies across Metropolitan facilities, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting, and equipment duty analyses using industry-standard power system analysis software.
• Develop and maintain power system models of record, validating system data through field investigations and verifying one-line diagrams, equipment information, cable and conductor data, protective device settings, and utility source information.
• Develop protective relay settings and arc flash analyses, including device coordination, incident energy calculations, PPE requirements, and equipment labeling in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards.
• Provide engineering support for medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment up to 230 kV, including transformers, motors, generators, circuit breakers, switchgear, and cables; evaluate diagnostic test results to determine equipment fitness for service.
• Evaluate equipment performance and failure modes, investigate equipment failures and system anomalies, and provide technical recommendations to operations and maintenance teams.
• Review designs and system modifications; develop technical standards and procedures; coordinate consultants and vendors; and support electrical safety and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Travel to Metropolitan facilities to verify system data, assess equipment conditions, and investigate system anomalies and equipment failures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, life, and vision plans
• Deferred compensation through a 401(k) plan with matching contribution and a 457 plan
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior