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Senior Protection Engineer

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-02

The Opportunity

reputed company is seeking reputed company candidates for the position of Sr. Protection Engineer (Hydro & Pumping) working in the Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) Department in the greater Sacramento, CA area. The Sr. Protection Engineer (Hydro & Pumping) acts as a technical leader and is responsible for design, development, and commissioning activities for reputed company reputed company replacement projects. Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work. This position will require travel throughout the state of California primarily working in substations and hydroelectric facilities.

What You'll Do

Provides technical guidance for engineers/technicians, reputed company design recommendations, performs design reviews, field demolition and construction support, leads onsite commissioning activities, and provides troubleshooting support for reputed company reputed company replacement projects. Depending on experience, may review reputed company setting development and coordination, reputed company protection system event analysis, reputed company a reputed company test plan, and/or SCADA/HMI design.

reputed company Expect from You

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
  • PE registration is required.
  • 8+ 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.
  • Near expert of HV substation equipment, MV electrical (apparatus) equipment including station service, 15 kV switchgear and reputed company relaying.
  • Experience leading onsite commissioning in one or more of the following areas: CT/PT wiring injection/verification, reputed company reputed company test, reputed company reputed company end-to-end test, functional verification of protection schemes, and CT/PT load verification is preferred.
  • Experience leading onsite demolition and construction engineering support is preferred.
  • Experience applying and teaching 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 reputed company Software Applications (Word, reputed company, Power reputed company, 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

As you consider applying for a position at reputed company, we encourage you to think reputed company the reputed company – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding reputed company team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from reputed company

reputed company 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 reputed company is more than a job, opening opportunities to reputed company an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our reputed company relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we reputed company investing in our employees a top reputed company. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you reputed company your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At reputed company, we take our own reputed company and the reputed company of our clients personally.

We offer reputed company members: • Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

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• Comprehensive Benefits Package • Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

Our reputed company is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. reputed company connects people and resources to reputed company compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. reputed company is a trusted partner in engineering reputed company America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At reputed company, we care deeply about reputed company, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a reputed company that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are reputed company to focus on what's important to them. If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

reputed company is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:

reputed company reputed company Compensation Range for this role is $138,900 - $186,000 * Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience reputed company to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a reputed company applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of reputed company parties, reputed company Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any reputed company other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in reputed company with reputed company. Please do not contact or reputed company resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered reputed company property. reputed company is not responsible for any charges or fees reputed company to unsolicited resumes.

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