Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Commissioning Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in automation and commissioning.
  • 2+ years of experience with electric power systems and automation practices.
  • Strong knowledge of electric power system protection and control.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 60% of the time.
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and take on responsibilities.
  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of control systems directly at customer sites.
  • Contribute to Power System Automation designs and documentation while in the office.
  • Ensure timely and quality completion of assigned work within scope and budget.
  • Assist in preparing functional design specifications for projects.
  • Maintain detailed design documents and test reports as deliverables.
  • Adhere to company values and manufacturing principles in all tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned related to project needs.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company with stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance packages.
  • Generous paid time off including 10 holidays, 12 days of vacation, and 9 sick days annually.
  • Support for employee development with STEM courses, tuition assistance, and engineering programs.
  • Additional benefits such as wellness initiatives, fertility and adoption assistance, and flexible spending options.
Full Job Description
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

Location Information:

Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • 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.

Salary Information

$120,000 - 160,00 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, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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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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