Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - San Diego​/Irvine

Requisition : 178942

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

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 harsh operations and reliable coordination of high voltage substations.

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience spans all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities where we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and anлож unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and调整 cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

This position is based out of our office in San Diego or Irvine, CA.

• 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,093 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.

• 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 kits configuration tools.
• Understanding of NERC, IEEE, and utility‑specific protection standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex electrical drawings.

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• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others 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. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $123,000/yr - $129,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company:
Kiewit