Designer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership (ESOP)

Excellent medical and retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Boise, Idaho seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to create detailed physical and electrical designs and support project estimates. You will prepare CAD drawings, provide design engineering support to project leads, and ensure timely, high-quality results under supervision.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent experience with strong CAD skills (AUTOCAD or MicroStation), plus knowledge of protective relays and high voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting or equivalent experience per year.
• Three+ years of high voltage electrical design experience including protective relay controls.
• Ability to learn technical product concepts and work under supervision.
• Competency in CAD drafting with AUTOCAD or MicroStation.
• Understanding of installation requirements for protective relays.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support estimates under a technical lead.
• Prepare CAD drawings and project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project leads.
• Complete assigned work within timelines and budgets with high quality.
• Develop expertise in SEL design practices and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Learning agility

Travel willingness

Education

Associates degree in EET/CAD/Drafting

Equivalent experience

Tools

AUTOCAD

MicroStation

Protective relay knowledge

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.

2. Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.

3. Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.

4. Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.

5. Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.

6. Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.

7. Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.

8. Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.

9. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

10. Understand. Create. Simplify.

11. 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 controls 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.

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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.