Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Power Systems Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$84K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 6+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication
  • Familiarity with SCADA fundamentals and protocols (e.g. DNP3, IEC 61850)
  • Experience with transmission devices (e.g. RTUs, SEL Relays)
  • Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming and troubleshooting with Wireshark
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for technical training and customer service

Responsibilities

  • Assist customers in applying SEL products through demonstrations and training
  • Enhance knowledge of power systems automation solutions
  • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems
  • Engage in sales activities and industry conferences
  • Conduct SEL University courses
  • Review and contribute to technical documents and white papers

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an employer-funded stock ownership plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and sick days
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance
  • Wellness, fertility, adoption assistance, and flexible spending benefits
Full Job Description
As a Power Systems Automation Engineer in Sales & Customer Service you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Power Systems Automation Engineer a typical day might include the following:

  • Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
  • Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products.
  • Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems and these solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.
  • Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
  • Teach SEL University courses.
  • Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.


This job might be for you if you:

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Have 6+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
  • Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including:


    • SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA).


    • RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series).


    • PLCs, HMIs.


    • Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications.


    • Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X).


    • Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN.


    • IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram).


    • Troubleshooting with Wireshark.


  • Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems.
  • Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols.
  • Enjoying solving complex problems and delighting customers.
  • Are a strong communicator with excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.


Location

We are open to this role being located in one of the following locations:
  • Columbus, GA
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Richmond, VA
  • Little Rock, AR


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.


Salary Range Data

$84,000 - $160,000 per year. 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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