Automation Engineering Lead – Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 115,300 - 170,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Employee-owned ESOP

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced engineering leader to own automation and control system initiatives in the United States.

You will mentor engineers, develop product specifications, and lead customer support including installation and commissioning. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, familiarity with industry protocols, and proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Typical 6+ years in setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems.
• Strong writing, presentation, and training skills; ability to learn quickly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of electric power system automation and related protocols.
• Lead in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation.
• Lead in developing product specifications and validation tests.
• Lead in writing and maintaining product documentation.
• Develop technical and market analyses for proposed products or enhancements.
• Lead evaluation of competing automation products and act as technical lead on projects.
• Mentor engineers and associate engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer support

Product specifications

Technical writing

Mentoring

Networking protocols

OSi model knowledge

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

SEL products

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced engineering leader to own automation and control system initiatives in the United States.

You will mentor engineers, develop product specifications, and lead customer support including installation and commissioning. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, familiarity with industry protocols, and proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.