Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

September 16, 2025

About the job

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Irvine team. As a Senior Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control mission critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Open to reviewing applicants with less experience.

This job might be for you if you have :

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 12+ years of experience with electrical power systems with a focus in protective relay settings
• Ability to work independently, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Experience creating and reviewing protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, generation facilities, and industrial clients.
• Experience including (but not limited to) line, bus, transformer, autotransformer, and feeder relay settings.
• Deep level of understanding of zones of protection, instrument transformers, and protective relaying schemes
• Proven hands-on experience with tools like ETAP, Aspen, SKM, coupled with a strong foundation in electrical power systems.
• Experience reviewing design packages including one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, wiring diagrams, bill of material, SCADA points lists.
• Demonstrated ownership of each stage of the settings creation process, calculations, and delivery of high-quality work
• Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and / or generation systems.
• Experience being a part of and / or leading a project team.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Location

Irvine, CA – This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to John Wayne / Orange County airport and a short drive to Southern California beaches. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

Benefits

Pay Range

Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Vets / Disabled.

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