Associate Project Engineer - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee-owners (ESOP)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Engineer in Pullman, WA. The role involves training customers on automation and protection systems, assisting with design configurations, and supporting proposals within scope, schedule, and budget.

You will collaborate with the team to ensure quality and safety while advancing SEL equipment, services, and systems. Domestic/international travel of at least 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• Proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Work with team 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.

Skills

Power system protection

Automation & communications

Power system design

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision project management

Job description

Position Overview

As an Associate Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Train and assist customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems. Work with team 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.

Job Requirements

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area

Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Superior benefits
• Inspiring work
• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. 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 of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Associate Project Engineer - $84,000 - $124,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About SEL

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.