Power Systems Protection Engineer - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.
  
• Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
  
• Developing technical proposals for customers.
  
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  

This job might be for you if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
  
• You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
  
• You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
  
• You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
  
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.
  

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

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



Project Engineer I: $72,000.00-$113,000.00

Project Engineer II: $83,000.00-$130,000.00

Project Engineer III: $95,000.00-$149,000.00

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.