Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - San Diego​/Irvine

Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - San Diego/Irvine

Location:

San Diego, CA, US Irvine, CA, US

Requisition  Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit Power Engineering Department:
Design Engineering Market:
Power

Employment Type:

Full Time Position Overview 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.

District Overview Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets.

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

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

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 fulltime 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.