Development Lead Engineer - Power Distribution & Reclosing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Butte (MT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP and 401(k) options

Top-tier health, dental, vision, life,

Disability insurance

10 paid holidays

12 days vacation; 9 paid sick days; 90

Family and medical leave 90% pay

STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition

Engineering development programs

Wellness programs; flexible spending

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Development Lead Engineer to guide cross-functional teams in designing and delivering advanced protection and control solutions for electric power systems.

You will mentor engineers, translate customer needs into robust products, and ensure reliability while upholding SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles. This onsite role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.
• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.
• Experience in leading cross-functional product development teams.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and actively participating in product design, development, introduction, and/or supporting activities crossing two or more technical disciplines.
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.
• Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.
• Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.
• Serving as technical lead on complex projects.
• Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Development Lead Engineer a typical day might include:

• Leading and actively participating in product design, development, introduction, and/or supporting activities crossing two or more technical disciplines.

• Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.

• Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.

• Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.

• Serving as technical lead on complex projects.

• Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

• Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.

• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

• Experience in leading cross-functional product development teams.

• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

• Have working knowledge of SEL products.

• Experience in distribution and reclosing.

Location Information:

This position will be onsite at one of the following SEL locations:

• Butte, MT

• Pullman, WA

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.

Pay Range Data: $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.