Protection and Control (P&C) Designer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee owned

Excellent retirement plan (ESOP)

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) in Boise, ID seeks an experienced design engineer to create detailed electrical designs and supporting project documents under supervision. You will prepare CAD drawings, provide design engineering support, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables for protective relay and automation projects.

Ideal candidates have an assoc. degree in EET/CAD/Drafting or related, 3+ years in high voltage design, and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in EET, CAD, Drafting, or related field.
• Three+ years of experience in high voltage electrical design, including protective relay control systems.
• Ability to learn product concepts and details and work under moderate supervision.
• Demonstrated CAD drafting competency (AutoCAD or MicroStation).
• Willing to travel as needed; strong writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.
• Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with quality.
• Develop and maintain expertise in SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
• Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.
• Develop knowledge of SEL products and industry design practices.
• Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or related

BSEE / BSET (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.
• Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
• Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
• Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.
• Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
• Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year.
• Three plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay control systems.
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation).
• Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a BSEE, BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systems.
• Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience.
• Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications.

Physical Requirements

None.

Benefits

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.