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 a Senior Automation Engineer on the Technology & Development team 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 Senior Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
Develop and maintain a proficient level of expertise in the detail design practices of SEL protection and automation systems.
Develop and maintain a proficient level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions to electric power system protection and automation applications.
RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts
Programming and applying SCADA application packages(Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI, etc.)
Quality assurance and quality control checks
Commissioning (25%+ of the time)
Leading and supporting automation specific projects
Applying your understanding of relay and PLC AC/DC schematic and power system one lines
Designing LAN for utility/industrial applications
Communication architecture definition
This job might be for you if:
You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline
You have a good understanding of electrical power systems or industrial automation system practices
You have a basic knowledge of system protection, integration, and automation application
You are autonomous and self sufficient
You communicate openly and willingly
You are flexible and open to broadness
You have or are willing to dive into SEL products
You are willing to travel 25% of the time
You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
You have 12+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems
Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
Experience with SCADA and PLC applications
Experience with power conversion system (PCS) integration, programming, testing, and commissioning.
Familiarity with common compliance requirements associated with power conversion systems.
Location
We are open to any SEL office location within the United States, provided there is space available.
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.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer: $160,000 - $237,000.
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 and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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.