Lead Protection Engineer

3 days ago


Rancho Cordova, California, United States Ulteig Full time
Job Summary

Ulteig is seeking a highly skilled Lead Protection Engineer - Hydro & Pumping to join our Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) Department. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for electrical design, development, and commissioning activities for protective relay replacement projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, effective mentoring skills, and the ability to work in a high-paced team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance for engineers/technicians and make design recommendations.
  • Perform design reviews, field demolition, and construction support.
  • Lead onsite commissioning activities and provide troubleshooting support for protective relay replacement projects.
  • Review relay setting development and coordination, perform protection system event analysis, develop relay test plans, and/or SCADA/HMI design.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • PE registration is required.
  • 6+ years of engineering and commissioning experience.
  • Effective mentoring skills are preferred.
  • Experience reviewing and/or producing one-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel elevations, and bills of materials.
  • Knowledge of HV substation equipment, MV electrical (apparatus) equipment including station service, 15 kV switchgear and protective relaying.
  • Experience performing onsite commissioning in one or more of the following areas: CT/PT wiring injection/verification, protective relay test, protective relay end-to-end test, functional verification of protection schemes, and CT/PT load verification is preferred.
  • Experience providing onsite demolition and construction engineering support is a plus.
  • Experience applying protection system engineering practices and principles for HV substation and transmission equipment is a plus.
  • Familiar with application of industry standards, such as NERC PRC, is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and programming is a plus.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and California Electrical Code (CEC) is a plus.
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • Ability to work in a high-paced team environment.
  • Willing to travel 30-50% of the time.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
  • Must have permanent authorization to work in the US.
What We Offer
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Employee Ownership
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Innovative Culture

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees - for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority.



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