Power System Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesPower System Protection Engineer
About the Role
At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.
Typical Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to customers on how to apply new technologies or solutions to their power system that help solve real problems
- Design demonstrations of new technology or solutions for customers to teach them how this technology/solution will enhance their system(s)
- Support SEL protection product questions and help perform troubleshooting guidance to get to the root cause of any problem
- Analyze responses of protective relays to power system faults
- Teach customers how to use SEL products or how protective relays protect primary electrical equipment
- Contribute to and review white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers
- Provide product feedback and/or input to internal Research and Development teams to help improve product functions and features
- Collaborate with other engineers to share knowledge regarding applications, best practices, and process improvement ideas
Is This Role For You?
- Desire to learn how the power system responds to system faults and how protective relays detect that
- Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of protective relaying
- Passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
- Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions every day
- Enjoy every day being different versus every day being predictable
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience: 5+ years of experience with power system protection and relays
- Knowledge: Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations
- Relationships: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and others within the team
- Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies
- Work style: Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Travel: Ability to travel 25%
Location
King of Prussia, PA
Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $82,000 - $193,900 per year
Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Retirement: Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 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, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
Professional Development: STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
Additional Benefits: 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.
We pride ourselves on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers.
Application
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports digital products and systems that protect, automate, and control critical power infrastructure worldwide. The company develops protective relays, automation controllers, meters, and communication equipment for electric power systems.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.