Electrical & Computer Engineering
Principal Power Systems Engineer
Oakland, CA
$180,000 to $230,000 a year
The employer is a regional electric utility serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.
As a Principal Power Systems Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the electrical & computer engineering team works. This position is based in Oakland, CA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Oakland location.
What you’ll do
- Design substation, distribution and protection systems
- Prepare drawings and specifications for utility projects
- Support interconnection studies for renewable generation
- Develop relay settings and coordination studies
- Perform load flow, short circuit and arc flash studies
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of protective relaying
- Understanding of NEC, IEEE and NERC standards
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- PE license
- Experience with battery storage or solar interconnection
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Oakland, CA is $180,000 – $230,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness stipend
- Employee assistance program
- Annual professional development and certification budget
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
