Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Power Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • $89K — $134K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in electric power systems and protection practices
  • Excellent technical training skills
  • Knowledge of protective relay applications in utilities or industrial settings
  • Strong writing and speaking abilities
  • Adaptability to learn new skills and responsibilities
  • Team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain expertise in electric power systems for protection and control
  • Assist in creating product specifications and functional test analysis
  • Contribute to application literature and instruction manuals
  • Provide technical support for customer applications
  • Write and review power system protection solutions for presentations
  • Model and apply company values and manufacturing principles
  • Engage in additional assigned duties as needed

Benefits

  • 100% employee owned with ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Support for employee growth through STEM courses, tuition assistance, and development programs
  • Additional benefits including wellness, fertility, and flexible spending options
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.
  • Assist in developing product specifications, develop and analyze functional tests.
  • Assist with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.
  • Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.
  • Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.
  • Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Typically 2+ years experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies
  • Excellent technical training skills
  • Working knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility, industrial plant
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of SEL products
  • Experience in power system modeling using EMTP

Location: Boise, ID or Pullman, WA

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.

Pay Range Data

Associate Power Engineer: $81,300 - $122,000

Power Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100

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

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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