City of Riverside
UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION
City of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications from current employees for the position of
UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION
to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Electric Division.
The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.This is a Protection Relay Senior Engineer position in the Riverside Public Utilities Substation Engineering Group. The Protection Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of our substations through the design and analysis of protective relaying schemes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in substation protection & control design, a detail-oriented approach, and a dedication to engineering excellence.Under general supervision, the Utilities Protection Senior Engineer is to perform supervisory and professional electrical engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of electric utility projects and to do related work as required. As incumbents progress through this job series, projects become considerably more technically demanding and may involve direct supervisory responsibilities and duties.Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform complex studies of technical, environmental and economic feasibility, engineering field studies and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facilities.Plan their own work and the work of others. Complete special projects that are frequently long and complex, requiring advanced engineering and technical ability. The projects often involve new, innovative and original ideas.Develop and update written directives for their department and for use by other employees to include:Engineering GuidelinesStandard Material ListsStandard SpecificationsOther technical and administrative policies and procedures as appropriateResearch activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering and construction practices.Economic, loading, load flow, and project justification reports.Other directives as required.Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on other major utility projects.Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles.Work with other engineering personnel of limited experience in an advisory capacity or supervisory capacity.Make sound decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.Education :
Graduation with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a college or university with an accredited four or five year degree program in electrical engineering. A bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from a college or university with an accredited four or five year degree program and two additional year's of experience doing professional electric utility engineering can substitute for an electrical engineering degree. The completion of post-graduate courses related to electric utility engineering is highly desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer cannot substitute for the required education.Experience :
Four years of experience in professional electric utility engineering work comparable to that of
Utilities Associate Electrical Engineer
in the City of Riverside Electric Utility. Registration in California as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable or may be required as a matter of law, depending of the assigned responsibilities.Highly Desired Qualifications:Designing protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations to ensure reliable and securing operation of electrical power systems.Developing and implementing relaying settings using knowledge of microprocessor relays to optimize system protection.Conducting detailed event analysis to identify and rectify potential issues, enhancing system resilience.Performing comprehensive engineering studies, including short circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT saturation studies, and arc flash hazard analysis, to support system design and safety.Developing sequence of operation documents and functional descriptions to clearly define system behaviors under various conditions.Creating, reviewing, and approving substation design drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, breaker schematics, and control schematics, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.Ensuring compliance with NERC PRC standards, specifically PRC-005-6 and PRC-006-5, to meet regulatory requirements and maintain system integrity.Coordinating with substation design and test groups to facilitate smooth implementation of protection schemes and ensure that all components of the substation design integrate effectively.Leading and supporting the testing and commissioning of protective relay systems, working closely with the substation design and test groups to validate system performance and reliability.Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1)
Completed Employment Application2)
Completed Supplemental QuestionnaireFOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (
Application Guide).The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.Positions that require, or may require, a
California Commercial Driver’s License
are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.NOTE:
The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at
http://www.naces.org/members.html
or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
http://aice-eval.org/members/
.An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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UTILITIES PROTECTION SENIOR ENGINEER - SUBSTATION
to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Electric Division.
The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.This is a Protection Relay Senior Engineer position in the Riverside Public Utilities Substation Engineering Group. The Protection Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of our substations through the design and analysis of protective relaying schemes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in substation protection & control design, a detail-oriented approach, and a dedication to engineering excellence.Under general supervision, the Utilities Protection Senior Engineer is to perform supervisory and professional electrical engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of electric utility projects and to do related work as required. As incumbents progress through this job series, projects become considerably more technically demanding and may involve direct supervisory responsibilities and duties.Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform complex studies of technical, environmental and economic feasibility, engineering field studies and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facilities.Plan their own work and the work of others. Complete special projects that are frequently long and complex, requiring advanced engineering and technical ability. The projects often involve new, innovative and original ideas.Develop and update written directives for their department and for use by other employees to include:Engineering GuidelinesStandard Material ListsStandard SpecificationsOther technical and administrative policies and procedures as appropriateResearch activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering and construction practices.Economic, loading, load flow, and project justification reports.Other directives as required.Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on other major utility projects.Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles.Work with other engineering personnel of limited experience in an advisory capacity or supervisory capacity.Make sound decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.Education :
Graduation with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a college or university with an accredited four or five year degree program in electrical engineering. A bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from a college or university with an accredited four or five year degree program and two additional year's of experience doing professional electric utility engineering can substitute for an electrical engineering degree. The completion of post-graduate courses related to electric utility engineering is highly desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer cannot substitute for the required education.Experience :
Four years of experience in professional electric utility engineering work comparable to that of
Utilities Associate Electrical Engineer
in the City of Riverside Electric Utility. Registration in California as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable or may be required as a matter of law, depending of the assigned responsibilities.Highly Desired Qualifications:Designing protective relaying schemes for high voltage substations to ensure reliable and securing operation of electrical power systems.Developing and implementing relaying settings using knowledge of microprocessor relays to optimize system protection.Conducting detailed event analysis to identify and rectify potential issues, enhancing system resilience.Performing comprehensive engineering studies, including short circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT saturation studies, and arc flash hazard analysis, to support system design and safety.Developing sequence of operation documents and functional descriptions to clearly define system behaviors under various conditions.Creating, reviewing, and approving substation design drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, breaker schematics, and control schematics, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.Ensuring compliance with NERC PRC standards, specifically PRC-005-6 and PRC-006-5, to meet regulatory requirements and maintain system integrity.Coordinating with substation design and test groups to facilitate smooth implementation of protection schemes and ensure that all components of the substation design integrate effectively.Leading and supporting the testing and commissioning of protective relay systems, working closely with the substation design and test groups to validate system performance and reliability.Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1)
Completed Employment Application2)
Completed Supplemental QuestionnaireFOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (
Application Guide).The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.Positions that require, or may require, a
California Commercial Driver’s License
are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.NOTE:
The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at
http://www.naces.org/members.html
or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
http://aice-eval.org/members/
.An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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