Designer I

SEL Engineering Services, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Retirement plan and insurance options

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. designs and builds electrical protection and automation solutions. The Designer role creates detailed physical and electrical designs, develops CAD drawings, and supports project documentation under a technical lead.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD or MicroStation skills, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to reliable, safe power system projects.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience and ability to learn product concepts.
• Competent CAD drafting with supervision and strong documentation skills.
• Willing to travel as needed and work in a team environment.
• Background check satisfactory and drug screen results acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs under technical lead supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings and project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project leads.
• Complete work within defined timelines and budgets with quality.
• Develop knowledge of SEL equipment and design practices.
• Mentor and assist drafters on technical tasks.
• Stay informed on SEL products and protection/automation applications.
• Apply best processes and provide feedback for improvements.
• Align with SEL Values and manufacturing principles.
• Understand, create, and simplify design tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Technical communication

Education

Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Designer position supports engineering project execution by creating detailed electrical and physical designs, developing CAD drawings and project documentation, and providing technical support to engineering teams. This role works closely with technical leads to deliver high-quality design solutions on schedule and within budget while building expertise in power system protection, automation, and SEL products. The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD or MicroStation skills, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and a desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute to projects that enhance the reliability and safety of electric power systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

1. Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year 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) 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

1. Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience
2. 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.

Pay Range Data: $31.00 - $46.00 annually We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Designer I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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