Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - San Diego/Irvine

Kiewit • San Diego, CA

59d • $123,000 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support the design and engineering of greenfield and brownfield substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing the full suite of P&C deliverables that ensure safe, reliable, and coordinated operation of high voltage substations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience with substation protection and control design for utility or EPC projects.
• Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista) and RTU/SCADA configuration tools.
• Understanding of NERC, IEEE, and utility specific protection standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex electrical drawings.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop one line and three line diagrams that define project scope, equipment configuration, and protection philosophy.
• Create detailed AC and DC schematic diagrams, including control circuits, tripping schemes, metering, and auxiliary power systems.
• Design and review wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection drawings for relays, RTUs, communication equipment, and station devices.
• Perform P&C related engineering calculations such as CT/PT sizing, DC load calculations, breaker duty checks, and protection coordination studies.
• Support development of relay settings, logic diagrams, and configuration files for microprocessor based relays.
• Assist with RTU/SCADA configuration, point lists, and communication interface requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and physical electrical design teams to ensure integrated and constructible substation designs.
• Provide technical support during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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