Project Engineer - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pavia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in digital products for power grid protection is seeking a Project Engineer - Protection based in Milan. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with protection systems. Responsibilities include designing solutions, commissioning projects, and collaborating with other engineers. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Servizi

Competitive pay and superior benefits

Top-tier medical and dental insurance

Hybrid work flexibility after initial training

Development programs such as tuition assistance

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years experience with protection systems relays.
• Experience in programming, settings, testing, and commissioning.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Mansioni

• Designing power system protection solutions for customers.
• Commissioning projects in the field.
• Developing relay/controller settings and testing.

Conoscenze

Programming of protection systems relays

Testing and commissioning

Power system studies

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Project Engineer - Protection page is loaded

Apply locations : Italy - Milan

Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition ID : 2025-16003

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter in duration, and enhance cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They utilize cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other components of the grid to go faster.

Our team in Milan is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a focus on Protection for transmission / distribution utility projects and customers.

As a Project Engineer - Protection, a typical day might include :

• Designing power system protection solutions for customers
• Commissioning projects in the field
• Developing relay / controller settings and testing
• Working as a technical lead alongside Project Managers and other Engineers from different focus areas

This job might be for you if :

• You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with strong foundational knowledge
• You have at least 5 years of experience with protection systems relays, including programming, settings, testing, and commissioning
• You understand and have experience with power system studies
• You possess power system / substation protection experience
• You are willing to travel up to 50% (more typically 25%)
• You are fluent in Italian and English (additional European languages are a plus)

We offer :

• Competitive pay and superior benefits
• Top-tier medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance
• Additional compensation for field work at customer sites
• Hybrid work flexibility after initial training
• Development programs such as tuition assistance and engineering growth initiatives

Location :

This position is based in our Milan, Italy office near Rogoredo station, with easy access via bus, metro, and train.

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• SEL bases titles on individual knowledge and experience.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Vets / Disabled.

About Us

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids worldwide. Our technology prevents blackouts and improves power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. Headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and employee-owned since 1984, we serve customers globally. Our mission : to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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