About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet customers' requirements.
About the Role
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on providing solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. This can involve data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, transfer schemes, SCADA design, communication network design, FLISR, advanced monitoring for power system solutions and many more. Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project.
Applications include, but are not limited to:
- Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Data centers – Electrical Distribution, Power Monitoring, Protection, and Automation
- Industrial Plants and Universities – Substation and Switchgear
- Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS
Responsibilities
- Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to power system automation, protection, and control systems
- Design, configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems utilizing SEL products and related technologies
- Provide technical training and support to customers during project execution and system operation
- Develop and contribute to functional design specifications, engineering studies, and system architectures
- Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables, including design documents, reports, checklists, validation records, test reports, and commissioning documentation
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Promote and maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
- Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
- Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues
- Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
- Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
- Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
- Willing to travel at least 20% of the time domestically
Additional Skills (Not Required)
- Experience with phase I/O style project management
- Experience with SEL product configurations
- Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Ignition, Cimplicity, EcoStruxure or similar
- Experience with PLC programming
- Network troubleshooting tools
Level and Location
This position will consider candidates from an Associate to Engineering III level.
This position is open to multiple locations.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $90,000 - $145,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title 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 is 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. 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.
Application Information
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.
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.
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