Associate Project Engineer - Design

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets in Pullman, WA. The role focuses on component selection, cabinet layout, wiring design, and compliance with applicable standards.

The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements, work iteratively with cross-functional teams, and contribute to manufacturable, reliable designs while supporting manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications.
• Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management.
• Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements; electrical safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematic development, panel layout, wiring, grounding, and labeling.
• Select electrical components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification.

Skills

Electrical component selection

Wiring practices

Electrical safety standards

Cross-functional communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets. This position focuses on component selection, cabinet layout, wiring design, and compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate enjoys iterative design, works comfortably with cross-functional teams, and applies thorough knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements to deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Position Responsibilities

• Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematic development, panel layout, wiring, grounding, and labeling
• Select electrical components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Apply proper creepage and clearance requirements for high-voltage and high-current components
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes
• Participate in design reviews and support design iteration and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification teams
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and production transition
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and certifications
• Assist with regulatory reviews, audits, and certifications as required

Required Qualifications

• B.S in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications
• Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management
• Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards
• Ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation, or industrial controls
• Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations, and environmental ratings (NEMA/IP)
• Experience using electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
• Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes
• Interest in iterative design and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with MIL Standards

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.

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.

Salary Range Data We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Project Engineer: $92,200 - $136,500. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our 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 We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. 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.