Associate Research Engineer

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 ownership

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA, seeks an Associate Research Engineer to help design, prototype, and document technologies for SEL products.

You will assist engineers in research, write functional specifications, analyze competitors, and contribute to notes, white papers, and conference papers on innovative ideas. You will also protect SEL intellectual property by drafting patent and copyright applications and follow SEL Values and manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power preferred; related or equivalent experience acceptable.
• Knowledge in power system analysis, protection, and stability.
• Experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, prototyping, and documenting technologies for SEL products or solutions.
• Assist engineers in research and writing new ideas and functional specifications.
• Analyze competitor products and develop application notes, white papers, and technical reports.
• Protect SEL intellectual property by drafting patent and copyright applications.
• Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Power system protection

Power system stability

Digital signal processing

Writing and documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with power focus

Tools

EMTP

Load flow studies

Short circuit studies

Job description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Position Responsibilities

Assisting in designing, prototyping, and documenting technologies for application in SEL products or solutions. Assist engineers in research and writing new ideas and functional specifications. Analyze competitor products. Participate in the development of application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas. Protect SEL intellectual property by writing patent and copyright applications. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power preferred, related or equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Knowledge in one of the following areas:
• Power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability
• Experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies
• Experience with digital signal processing
• Demonstrated excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

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

We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Research Engineer: $84,000 — $124,000. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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.

Mission

Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.