Power System Automation Engineer

About the Role

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.

As a Power System Automation Engineer in Sales & Customer Service you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Typical Responsibilities

• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact
• Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products
• Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, and practical
• Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences
• Teach SEL University courses
• Contribute to and review white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication
• Relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including:
• SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA)
• RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series)
• PLCs, HMIs
• Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications
• Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X)
• Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN
• IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram)
• Troubleshooting with Wireshark
• Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems
• Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols
• Enjoy solving complex problems and delighting customers
• Strong communicator with excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Location

Nashua, NH or King of Prussia, PA

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $82,000 - $193,900 per year

Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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

Development & Growth

• STEM courses
• Apprenticeships
• Tuition assistance
• Engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and 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 Process

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.