Associate Project Engineer - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Bogotá; On-site; COP 96,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Bogotá, Colombia is seeking electrical engineering professionals to support the design, installation, commissioning and operation of advanced automation and protection systems across on-site and SEL office locations.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, travel, and adherence to SEL values while delivering safe, high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and solve problems.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental concepts and procedures of the power system focus area.
• Assist teams in design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and protection systems, on-site and from SEL offices.
• Complete assigned work using established procedures under supervision.
• Deliver work within scope, schedule and budget focusing on quality and safety.
• Follow SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand, create, and simplify tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willing travel

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus area*.
2. Assist teams that support customers with the design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices.
3. Complete assigned work using established procedures and working under immediate supervision.
4. Complete assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget while focusing on quality and safety.
5. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• Self-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutions
• 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

• College coursework in electric power and/or controls (power system protection, symmetrical components, programming, control systems)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Work experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, communications, computer programming, or construction Focus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project Management
• Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing
• Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices
• Design = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates
• Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.
• 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.
• Security = industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures. CISSP and/or GSEC or equivalent certifications required. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements. Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Networking = industrial control system networking experience, including provision, design, test and implementation supporting system reliability, dependability and security. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements. Ability to obtain security clearance.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

None

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.