Power Systems Automation Engineer

Selinc; Remote; SAR 449,000 - 694,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer - Automation to lead technical projects involving intelligent electronic devices and automation. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in project engineering and be able to manage design, development, testing, and commissioning tasks. This role requires excellent communication skills, an understanding of project budgets, and a willingness to travel at least 50% of the time. Join a company committed to innovative solutions in power systems.

Benefits

100% employee owned

Top tier medical and dental insurance

Flexible work-life balance

Tuition assistance and development programs

Paid family and medical leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in project engineering.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning, design, development, testing, and commissioning of projects.
• Define and oversee the execution of multiple objectives.
• Lead the project engineering team in deliverables and project execution.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Understanding of project engineering scope

Experience with industry standard communication protocols

Ability to analyze electrical drawings

Design control logic schemes

Ownership of schedule

Experience with server/client SCADA applications

Job description

Overview

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.

SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:

• Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Industrial Plants and Universities – Substation and Switchgear
• Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS

SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:
• Communication network equipment
• Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client
• Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration
• Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software

Position

Position: Project Engineer - Automation

Experience

• Position Experience Requirement: Minimum of 5+ years
• Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements

Position Description

• Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
• Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
• Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
• Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
  • Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
  • Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
  • Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area
• Mentors their project team and teaches others in their disciplines
• Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
  • Automation Design Specifications and drawings
  • Product configurations
  • Factory testing and procedures
  • Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
  • Service reports
• Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning

Skills & Requirements

• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
• Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
• Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues
• Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience with server/client SCADA applications
• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
• Willing to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and abroad

Location

Fairview Heights, IL – This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city will allow you to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, including professional sports teams, first rate entertainment, and great universities. Enjoy local shops, easy access to parks, and great dining. Fairview Heights is a city rich in history, and values community, making it the perfect place to live and work.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We hire employee-owners and support employees through benefits including:

• 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 through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay & Application

Pay Range Data: New hires generally start between $120,000 - 185,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.