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Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Kiewit
San Diego, CA, US; Irvine, CA, US
On-siteUSD 123,000 - 129,000 / year

About this role

About the Role We are seeking 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. The role focuses on delivering the full suite of P&C deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and coordinated operation of high-voltage substations. What You'll Do

  • 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. What We're Looking For
  • 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. Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Compensation: $123,000/yr - $129,000/yr.
  • 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.

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