Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

100% employee owned

ESOP

Retirement benefits include ESOP and 4

Top-tier health, dental, vision, life

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction to design, build, operate, and maintain building electrical systems supporting over 8,000 employee owners. You will collaborate with construction, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure code-compliant, safe, and economical electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include electrical design studies, project scoping, planning, and risk management, with coordination with EH&S and facilities

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license (ability to get WA and/or ID license within 6 months)
• Five years managing building construction or improvement projects or related field
• Good working knowledge of all codes relating to commercial and industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and scheduling software
• Excellent technical training skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in the design of building electrical systems, NFPA, state, and local code compliance
• Perform various studies such as electrical loads, electrical distribution coordination, energy conservation, and lighting
• Set direction and provide overall guidance on the execution of projects, including scoping, planning, estimating, and risk management
• Consult with SEL EH&S teams for electrical safety compliance and procedure
• Consult with the facilities maintenance teams for trouble shooting facility equipment

Skills

Electrical design skills

Code compliance knowledge

Project management

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

PE license

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license WA/ID eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join as a vital member of SEL Property Construction team. We design, build, operate, and maintain 2.7m sq. ft in over 20 countries around the world.

As an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction, you will work shoulder to shoulder with our construction, operations and maintenance teams to develop and maintain electrical systems in buildings that support over 8,000 employee owners and achieve our mission of making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

A typical day as an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction might include:

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in the design of building electrical systems, NFPA, state, and local code compliance
• Perform various studies such as electrical loads, electrical distribution coordination, energy conservation, and lighting
• Set direction and provide overall guidance on the execution of projects, including scoping, planning, estimating, and risk management
• Consult with SEL EH&S teams for electrical safety compliance and procedure
• Consult with the facilities maintenance teams for trouble shooting facility equipment

This job might be for you if:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license (ability to get WA and/or ID license within 6 months)
• Five years managing building construction or improvement projects or related field
• Good working knowledge of all codes relating to commercial and industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and scheduling software
• Excellent technical training skills

It is a plus if you have:

• Experience working with inspection and permitting authorities
• Good knowledge of system protection, integration and automation applications
• Commissioning certification

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid. 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.

Location

Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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.
• 10 paid holidays
• annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• 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

• Pay Range Data - $97,700 - $144,400 annually
• Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction: $97,700 - $144,400 annually
• Lead Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction: $115,300 – $170,400 annually

Equal Opportunity

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.