Are you looking to make a difference in your career? We're working on smarter grids, cleaner energy and tools to help people manage energy more efficiently.
Position Overview:
Edison is seeking an energetic Circuit Protection Engineer to join our Major Projects and Engineering (MP&E) team in the Generation organization. MP&E is responsible for the planning and execution of large and complex Generation projects. The successful candidate will have proven experience with electric utility circuit protection engineering practices. Some general responsivities will include determining circuit protection relay settings, manage settings using data base systems such as ASPEN to record relay configuration files, and conduct circuit fault analysis studies. This protection engineer will work closely with project managers, system operators and other engineers to assess the situation and make technical recommendations.
The successful candidate for this role is a self-starter who collaborates well with others to deliver high quality (accurate, reliable and complete) results. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment, possesses exceptional electrical engineering skills and interested in an environment where continuous improvement is a core value, we are looking for you!
Typical Responsibilities:
- Assess and determine the proper protection devices and settings for various (e.g. hydro, gas and solar) generation assets.
- Conduct protection failure analysis and make technical recommendations to mitigate the situation.
- Use various database systems to manage relay configuration files in accordance with SCE's compliance requirements.
- Develop circuit protection test plans for field technicians.
- Collaborate with various internal subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure Generation's circuit protection system is aligned with other organizations.
- Support Project Managers and Generation engineering projects.
- Will perform other electrical projects and work as required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Eight years of experience in electrical engineering or other related technical expertise.
- Three years of circuit protection engineering experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline
- California Professional Engineering License
- Experience with circuit protection related to generation assets in hydro, gas and solar.
- Experience with ASPEN and DOBLE software suites
Comments:
- The primary work location for this position is Rosemead, CA; however, the successful candidate may also be asked to travel extensively to remote generation locations within the SCE territory.
- Relocation may apply to this position
- Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Southern California Edison, an Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, serves a population of nearly 14 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California. Join the utility leader that is safely delivering reliable, affordable electricity to our customers for over 125 years.
Southern California Edison is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Southern California Edison, please call Human Resources at (800) 500-4723, and choose option 3 for the Employee Information Center. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific time, except Wednesdays when the center closes at 2:30 p.m., and holidays, or (800) 352-8580 (Telecommunications device for the hearing impaired - TTY).
Click here to view full job posting
Edison International
2244 Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead
California United States
www.edison.com
