Power Systems Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesApplication Engineer – Global Accounts
About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join our Global Accounts team. In this role, you will work with industrial power system customers and related stakeholders across multiple regions around the world.
Typical Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Account Managers, ES, and customers to provide innovative solutions to complex problems
- Assist customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls
- Develop customer-specific training material and teaching expertise in power systems and SEL products
- Present at SEL events, industry meetings, and conferences
- Teach SEL University courses
- Publish application guides, course materials, and technical papers; review others' work
- Enhance customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with power system protection and relays
- Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations
- Skills in teaching power system principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience
- Innovative mind and encouragement of experimentation to find new solutions
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily
- Willingness to travel 30–40%, including international destinations to support customers
Location
Multiple locations available. Internal US employees located elsewhere should not let location hinder their application.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $82,000 – $193,900 per year. Starting pay is set based on job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, you may be considered for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
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 covering 90% of your pay
Growth & Development
- STEM courses
- Apprenticeships
- Tuition assistance
- Engineering development programs
Additional Benefits
- Wellness programs
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Application Support
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.
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.