Power System Controls Engineer - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

As a Power System Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and power system automation solutions. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options - from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

As a Power System Controls Engineer, a typical day might include:

• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products.
• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Applying principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Contributing to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participating in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

This role might be for you if you

• 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.
• Are familiar with Python programming, .NET Core development, and communication protocols such as IEC 61850 MMS and GOOSE.
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions everyday
• Enjoy every day being different versus everyday being predictable

We are looking for someone with the following preferred qualifications and abilities:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with power system automation and controls
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of communication protocols such as IEC 61850 and GOOSE.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Location

This position is located in Louisville, KY, situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Here, you will enjoy all the amenities of a vibrant city, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and renowned universities. Centrally located in Kentucky and rapidly growing, you won't have to look far for excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Louisville home.

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 401K 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

$80,000 - $140,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills