Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Controls)

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer - Commissioning in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.

Responsibilities

A typical day might include the following:

• Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations
• Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office
• Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety
• Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications
• Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems
• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Associate to Lead Commissioning Engineer Level positions available.

Locations

We are open to MULTIPLE locations:

• Lewis Center, OH – Located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, with great dining, shopping, and entertainment.
• King of Prussia, PA – Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia. Easy access to trails along the river and nearby sporting events.
• Alpharetta, GA – Located between the North Georgia Mountains and Atlanta. Big city comforts with amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment, plus easy access to outdoor recreation.
• Charlotte, NC – A vibrant and bustling metropolis in the heart of North Carolina. One of the fastest-growing cities in the United States with an eclectic culinary scene, charming neighborhoods, and warm southern hospitality.
• Wesley Chapel, FL – Just north of Tampa. Perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience with top-rated schools, vibrant shopping centers, a growing food scene, scenic parks, nature trails, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches.
• Nashua, NH – One of Southern New Hampshire's most vibrant communities. High quality of life with urban amenities and New England charm, excellent schools, diverse dining and shopping options, easy access to outdoor recreation, and convenient proximity to Boston.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000

Salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. Starting pay offers and titles are based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level.

Retirement & Ownership

• 100% employee owned
• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Personal 401(k) options

Insurance

• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Time Off

• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay

Growth & Development

• STEM courses
• Apprenticeships
• Tuition assistance
• Engineering development programs

Additional Benefits

• Wellness benefits
• Fertility and adoption support
• Flexible spending benefits

About SEL

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Application

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.