Controls Engineer IV

Added 3 days ago Controls Engineer IV Location Pleasant Hill, California Job type ContractTemporary Salary $71.23Hour Category Engineering - Electrical Lead the Future of the

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Controls Engineer IV ⚡🌎 Shape high‑impact Protection & Control systems powering the global energy transition At a Glance

Location:

Pleasant Hill, CA | Hybrid — 2 days per week onsite (local candidates preferred)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40 hoursweek

Pay Rate:

$71.23hr (negotiable based on experience) The Opportunity PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the energy industry, and we're seeking a Controls Engineer IV (Lead Protection & Control Engineer) ready to take ownership ofplex Transmission & Distribution substation projects across HVEHV, HVDC, FACTS, Data Center, Industrial, and BESS applications. This senior, hands‑on technical role places you at the center of grid modernization—w your expertise directly impacts system safety, reliability, and innovation. If you're looking for a position w you can lead, solve challenging problems, and shape mission‑critical infrastructure, this is the opportunity to step into a high‑visibility engineering role with real influence. What You'll Be Doing Lead and deliver Protection & Control (P&C) designs for AIS and GIS substations Develop and review one‑lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and BOMs Lead and coordinate local and remote design teams Design and implement

IEC 61850

system architectures, including process bus Evaluate relay interoperability,munications, SCADA integration, and cybersecurity requirements Perform engineering calculations (battery sizing, voltage drop, auxiliary AC power, CTPTCCVT specification) Collaborate with layout engineers, relay engineers,missioning teams, site managers, manufacturers, and vendors Work directly with customers to resolve technical challenges and guide solutions Support FAT, SAT, outage planning, cutovers, andmissioning (remote and onsite) Conduct peer reviews and champion quality, constructability, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis strongly preferred) 5+ years of Protection & Control engineering experience Experience with HVEHV substations and secondary engineering P.E. License or EIT withmitment to obtain P.E. Strongmunication, presentation, and customer‑facing skills Willingness to travel up to 20% (including international travel) Preferred Qualifications Experience with ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, or similar tools Knowledge of NERC‑CIP standards, cybersecurity, and grid interconnection requirements Strong customer‑facing presence andmercial awareness Familiarity with Lean principles and structured problem solving Deep expertise in secondary engineering processes and standards Why Join Us Work on mission‑critical infrastructure poweringmunities across the globe Hybrid work model supporting balance and collaboration Hands‑on exposure to advanced technologies like HVDC, FACTS, and

IEC 61850

A culture built on safety, quality, transparency, and continuous learning Lead technically challenging, high‑impact projects with wide visibility Competitive pay and opportunities for long‑term advancement Take the Next Step If you're an experienced Protection & Control engineer ready to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy, we'd love to hear from you. today.

Pay Details:

$71.23 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable. Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteransDisabled Military connected talent encouraged to To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to pdstechcandidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws andor security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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