Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Project Engineer I Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$97K — $144K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 2+ years relevant experience in electric power systems
  • Strong knowledge of protection and control practices
  • Proficient in system design and protective relay applications
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (25% minimum)

Responsibilities

  • Apply concepts and practices of power system protection
  • Train and assist customers in system configuration and operation
  • Execute assigned work to high standards of quality and safety
  • Contribute to functional design specifications
  • Create and maintain design documents and deliverables

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with stock ownership plan
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off policies including holidays and sick leave
  • Support for professional growth through tuition assistance and STEM courses
  • Wellness programs including fertility and adoption support
Full Job Description
Note: US Citizenship Required

Position Requirements
  • Possess, understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.
  • Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of protection systems.
  • Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
  • Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.


Required Qualifications
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection practices and philosophies
  • Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
  • Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area


Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineer in Training certificate
  • Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
  • Project engineering experience
  • Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software


Focus Area = Protection
  • Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.


Location:

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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

We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer I $97,700 - $144,400.

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 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.

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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