• Plano, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Automation Engineer - Commissioning in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

    As a Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following:

    • Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations.

    • Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office.

    • Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

    • Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.

    • Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

    • Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

    • Understand. Create. Simplify.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    This job might be for you if you have:

    • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.

    • 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems

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

    • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area

    • 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)

    Location Information:

    Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.

    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.

    Salary Information

    $120,000 - 160,00 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay 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

    We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

    SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlano, TX
    IndustryEnergy and Utilities
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttps://selinc.com/

    About Company

    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

    An Award Winning Company
    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

    SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

    In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Engineeringunmatched
    • Blackoutunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Commissioning - Engineeringunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Embedded Systemsunmatched
    • Functional Testingunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Logic Designunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Power Protectionunmatched
    • Project Commissioningunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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