Automation Project Engineer – Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and professional成长

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer – Automation to lead data collection from IEDs, configure real-time controllers, and develop HMIs for customers' power systems.

The role includes planning, design, testing, and commissioning of automation projects, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, customer engagement, and project execution from design to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience with IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus
• Designing control logic schemes and network configurations
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC schematics, BOMs

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to plan applications for customers and assist project managers
• Join customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations
• Define and oversee execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance
• Research SEL equipment and third-party solutions and explore OT network solutions

Skills

Power systems

Automation engineering

SCADA knowledge

Project leadership

HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HMI software

Real-time controllers

Wireshark

IT/OT networking

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer – Automation to lead data collection from IEDs, configure real-time controllers, and develop HMIs for customers' power systems.

The role includes planning, design, testing, and commissioning of automation projects, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, customer engagement, and project execution from design to commissioning.