Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Power Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • $97K — $144K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 2+ years of experience in electric power systems and protection practices.
  • Passion for learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities.
  • Working knowledge of substation apparatus and protective relay applications.
  • Excellent technical training, writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • Ability to thrive in collaborative team settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain understanding of electric power systems.
  • Assist in developing product specifications and analyzing functional tests.
  • Support customers and Field Application Engineers with power engineering expertise.
  • Contribute to application literature, manuals, and data sheets.
  • Present innovative power system solutions at technical conferences.
  • Model and teach SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with retirement benefits including ESOP and 401(k).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous paid time off: 10 holidays, 12 days vacation, 9 sick days, paid family and medical leave.
  • Opportunities for growth through STEM courses, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance.
  • Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits available.
Full Job Description
As an Power Engineer a typical day might include:
  • Further developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.
  • Assisting in the development of product specifications.
  • Developing and analyzing functional tests.
  • Assisting with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.
  • Providing power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.
  • Assisting with the writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.
  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Embracing the mindset Understand. Create. Simplify.


This job might be for you if:
  • You have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • You possess 2+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies.
  • You have the ability and passion to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • You have working knowledge of substation apparatus and protective relay applications at electrical utilities or industrial facilities.
  • You have excellent technical training skills.
  • You possess strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • You work well in a highly collaborative team environment.


You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:
  • Have working knowledge of SEL products.
  • You have experience in power system modeling and using EMTP.
  • Experience in MATLAB® and/or Python programming.


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: $97,700 - $144,400 annually.

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 on 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.
Learn more about Schweitzer Engineering Labs
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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