Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Commissioning Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$90K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience in power control systems automation
  • Over 2 years of experience in electric power systems and automation
  • Strong understanding of power system protection and control
  • Willingness to travel at least 60% domestically and internationally
  • Adaptability to learn new skills and responsibilities
  • Collaborative team player
  • Successful completion of background check and drug test

Responsibilities

  • Commission and functionally test control systems at customer sites
  • Develop and document Power System Automation designs and HMI logic
  • Deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality
  • Prepare functional design specifications and technical documentation
  • Maintain accurate design documents and testing reports
  • Apply SEL values and principles in daily work
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • 100% employee owned with stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous leave policy: 10 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 9 sick days
  • Paid family and medical leave at 90% pay
  • Support for employee growth through tuition assistance and development programs
  • Additional benefits including wellness and flexible spending options
Full Job Description
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.

As a Project Engineer - Commissioning 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.
  • Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Other duties as assigned.


This job might be for you if you have:
  • 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)


Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 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.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II $90,000 - $150,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills

Communication with Applicants

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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