Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Project Engineer - Automation (Multiple Openings)

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in power system automation
  • Strong understanding of industrial controls and PLCs
  • Familiarity with IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus-Ethernet protocols
  • Proven track record in project execution and management

Responsibilities

  • Train and assist customers with design and integration of automation systems
  • Implement project tasks within agreed scope, schedule, and budget
  • Prepare functional design specifications for automation projects
  • Maintain detailed design documentation and test reports
  • Provide support for marketing, sales, and application engineering activities
  • Continuously improve company engineering processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry experts
  • Involvement in developing cutting-edge products
  • Structured project environment with a focus on quality and safety
  • Collaborative team-based culture
  • Travel opportunities to diverse customer locations
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

SEL Engineering Services, Inc. (SEL-ES), part of the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. ("SEL") family of companies, seeks professional, innovative and detailed individuals for our Project Engineer - Automation position located at our Wesley Chapel, Florida field office.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with industry experts while participating in developing cutting edge products, then this may be the position for you!

Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer -Automation is required to possess, understand, and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of power system automation and related company products (involving software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, relevant industry protocols-such as IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus-Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices). The incumbent will be expected to apply the principles of electrical engineering to: (1) train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation systems; (2) complete and implement assigned work within agreed-upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety; (3) participate in the preparation of functional design specifications; (4) prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables; (5) provide support for other company marketing, sales, application engineering, and development activities; and (6) continuously identify, measure, and improve company engineering processes.

TRAVEL:

These full-time positions will be based out of the company's Wesley Chapel field office located at 5807 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544. Because SEL-ES has numerous customers nationwide, some travel is required, as the incumbent will occasionally and on a short-term basis be deployed to various customer sites. Candidates must therefore be willing to travel to various unanticipated locations throughout the United States on an ongoing basis. However, the position requires regular on-site work at the Wesley Chapel field office and does not permit remote work or work-from-home arrangements, notwithstanding any required business travel to customer sites.

To Apply:

We ask all candidates to apply through our website at www.selinc.com/careers.

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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