Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Project Engineer - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • $95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with electric power systems and protection practices
  • Knowledge of power system design and protective relay applications
  • Strong writing, documentation, and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (minimum of 25%)

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of power system protection and SEL products for complex projects
  • Train and assist customers in automation and protection system design and implementation
  • Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and safety
  • Prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment and services
  • Mentor and develop junior staff, with potential supervisory responsibilities
  • Model and teach SEL values and manufacturing principles

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 10 paid holidays, starting at 12 vacation days, and 9 paid sick days
  • Comprehensive paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
  • Opportunities for growth through STEM courses, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance.
Full Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system protection and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection practices and philosophies

Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

Demonstrated proven 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

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)


Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Project management 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.


Physical Requirements
None

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.

open to PE I, II, III

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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