Senior System Protection Engineer – Hydro & Pumping

Ulteig

Senior Protection Engineer designing and commissioning hydroelectric facility and substation protection systems for Ulteig. Leading relay replacement projects, field support, and system protection engineering across California.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBurlington, Rancho Cordova • California, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Utah • 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,100 - $191,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection and control systems design for hydroelectric facilities, including proficiency in protective relay replacement projects and SCADA systems. Strong ability to lead commissioning efforts and provide technical guidance while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration8+ Years Of Engineering ExperienceProficiency In SCADA Systems And ProgrammingExperience With HV Substation Equipment

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Hard Skills

Protection System EngineeringRelay Settings DevelopmentOne-Line And AC/DC Schematics ProductionWiring Diagrams And Control Panel ElevationsField Demolition And Construction SupportTechnical Report PreparationProtection System Event AnalysisEfficiency Engineering PracticesCommissioning ExperienceProtection Engineering Practices

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSelf-Directed Work EthicClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSEL AcSELerator QuicksetSEL AcSELerator RTACSEL SynchoWAVeASPEN OneLinerGE Enervista UR SetupEasyPowerETAPAutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Hydroelectric FacilitiesProtection And Control Design StandardsNERC PRC StandardsNEC And California Electrical CodeHV Substation EquipmentMV Electrical Apparatus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and commission protection and control systems for hydroelectric facilities and associated substations
Provide broader support across system protection engineering initiatives
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
Develop complete design packages for protective relay replacement projects
Perform field demolition and construction support
Lead on-site commissioning and on-site or remote troubleshooting for protective relay replacement projects
Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians
Apply protection system engineering practices to transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, and communication-assisted protection schemes
Develop relay settings files, calculation worksheet templates, test plans, and protection system event analyses
Create SCADA point lists, RTU programs, HMIs, meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations
Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports
Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
Practice efficiency engineering and recommend design improvements
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning assigned projects
Communicate and interact with clients to meet their needs
Travel throughout California and occasionally out of state for field activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
8+ years of engineering experience required
Experience producing and/or reviewing one-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel elevations, and bills of materials
Working knowledge of HV substation equipment and MV electrical apparatus, including station service, MV switchgear, and protective relaying
Experience applying protection engineering practices to relevant protection schemes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Copilot/GenAI prompting
Effective in dynamic, team-driven, in-office settings and self-directed when working remotely
Willingness to travel 20–30% of the time
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards
Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
Commissioning experience is a plus
Familiarity with protection and control design standards is a plus
Familiarity with NERC PRC standards is a plus
Knowledge of SCADA systems and programming is a plus
Knowledge of NEC and California Electrical Code is a plus
Proficiency in SEL AcSELerator Quickset, SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL SynchoWAVe, ASPEN OneLiner, GE Enervista UR Setup, EasyPower, ETAP, and AutoCAD is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture
Flexible working schedule
Ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in office
Separation between home and work life
Drug Free Workplace