4+ years of project management experience in electric power systems
Passionate about mentoring and team collaboration
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to support marketing, sales, application engineering, and development
Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
Responsibilities
Manage full life-cycle of large multi-discipline projects from proposal to close-out
Track and stabilize projects, implementing solutions for obstacles
Train and assist customers with automation and protection systems
Travel regionally up to 25%
Ensure work is completed within scope, schedule, and budget with high quality and safety
Benefits
100% employee-owned with an ESOP and 401(k) options
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
10 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, and 9 paid sick days
Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
Opportunities for growth through STEM courses, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
Additional benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending options
Full Job Description
As a Power Systems Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:
Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
Tracking and stabilizing projects, implementing solutions for obstacles, and anticipating customer needs related to SEL products in order to complete complex assignments.
Train and assist customers with creation, design configuration, validations, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Travel regionally a maximum of 25%.
Assigning, completing, and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
This job might be for you if:
You have 4+ years of project management experience related to electric power systems, industry practices, and philosophies
You are passionate about mentoring and developing professional staff, and working collaboratively with a team
You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
You are able to provide support across focus areas, including marketing, sales, application engineering, and development activities.
You have a Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
Location
Fairview Heights, IL – This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city will allow you to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, including professional sports teams, first rate entertainment, and great universities. Enjoy local shops, easy access to parks, and great dinning. Fairview Heights is a city rich in history, and values community, making it the perfect 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.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II - Project Manager $79,000.00 - $124,000.00. 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, 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.
