Automation Project Engineer II - Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Melbourne seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer focusing on power system protection, automation, and design. You will lead in training, design reviews, and project execution across complex SEL projects, coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role requires travel up to 25% globally, strong communication, and proven experience with PSSE/ETAP/RTDS, protecting and integrating electric power systems, and delivering safe, cost-effective

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area 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)

Responsibilities

Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area and SEL products to complete complex assignments.
Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power systems

Protection systems

Design review

Project management

Communication

Training

Automation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Oct 14, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area* and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

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

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

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

Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

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

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 *focus area 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

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project Management

Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
Business Development = Identifies, negotiates and manages strategic business relationships. Develop opportunities and leads. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers. Develop targeted sales with focus on strategic customers and markets.
Civil = civil design and engineering theory, principles, and applications; structural design and constructability of electrical power substations including equipment, grading slopes, drainage, and applicable foundation types.
Commissioning = perform commissioning and site acceptance testing in the field, train and assist customers with installation, commissioning, and operation of devices. Up to 80% travel.
Design = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.
Networking = industrial control system networking experience, including provision, design, test and implementation of wide area/local area networks.
Project Manager = Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs.
Proposals = Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions, develop work statement, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop good understanding of SEL’s complete ES portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with contracts to finalize terms and conditions.
Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.
Security = industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements.
Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.

Physical Requirements
None

Making Electric Power Safer, More Reliable, and More Economical

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and manufactures advanced products and solutions that enhance the safety, reliability, and economy of electric power systems worldwide.

Utilities

Company size 5,001–10,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1982

Total funding 0

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

9% in 12 mo

7,143 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.9