Associate Project Engineer - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 45,000,000 - 75,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and protection systems.

The role involves traveling up to 25% domestically and internationally, working with teams on site and from SEL offices to deliver safe, reliable power solutions. You will apply fundamentals, create and simplify designs, and follow SEL values and industry standards while contributing to projects from concept through

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Internals: capable of learning, solving problems and documenting results.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Know and apply fundamentals of power system focus areas.
• Assist teams with design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Complete work under supervision within scope, schedule and budget.
• Follow SEL values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Support site acceptance testing and customer training.
• Create detailed designs, BOMs and estimates from specifications.
• Collaborate with teams on projects from proposal to close-out.
• Perform field commissioning and on-site support as required.

Skills

Strong writing

Documentation

Speaking skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Willing to travel 25%

Quick learner

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant

EIT certificate

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

IEC-61850

DNP

Modbus

Ethernet protocols

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. 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 QualificationsB.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant disciplineSelf-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutionsWilling to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area.Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsCollege coursework in electric power and/or controls (power system protection, symmetrical components, programming, control systems)Engineer in Training (EIT) certificateWork experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, communications, computer programming, or constructionFocus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project ManagementProtection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testingAutomation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practicesDesign = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimatesStudies = 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 RequirementsNone