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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Protection and Studies Engineer - **Company:** HDR, Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $94,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87835294/1 ## About the Role * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an Electrical/Power emphasis. * California Professional Engineer (PE) license * 4 years of experience doing electrical power system analysis, electrical system planning, protective device application, settings, and substation design is highly preferred. * Preference will be given to candidates local to the Irvine, CA area. * Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm * Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility is considered a plus., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering * Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license * Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. * Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit) * An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture, If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy. ## Description HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The primary duties of the SPS Engineer position are to perform engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Lead Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager. In the role of System Protection and Studies Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points. * Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short-circuit modeling software. * Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software. * Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards. * Develop SCADA point list. * Produce communication settings for protective relays. * Produce required client protective relay reports. * Provide protective relay construction support. * Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews. * Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM. * Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. * Some travel may be required. * Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed * Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams) * Perform other duties as needed #LI-JF1 Keywords: Systems Protection and Studies Engineer, substation, SCADA, electrical engineering, electrical engineer, power system analysis ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)