Electrical Controls Project Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets in Pullman, WA. You will select components, develop schematics, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver manufacturable designs.

The role emphasizes iterative design, documentation, and supporting prototype builds through production transition, with emphasis on quality and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications.
• Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management.
• Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to document designs clearly and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematic development, panel layout, wiring, grounding, and labeling.
• Select electrical components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Apply proper creepage and clearance requirements for high-voltage and high-current components.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes.
• Participate in design reviews and support design iteration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification teams.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and production transition.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and certifications.
• Assist with regulatory reviews, audits, and certifications as required.

Skills

Component selection

Wiring practices

Electrical safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

B.S in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets in Pullman, WA. You will select components, develop schematics, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver manufacturable designs.

The role emphasizes iterative design, documentation, and supporting prototype builds through production transition, with emphasis on quality and