Electrician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman to support electrical field installations and commissioning at substations and industrial facilities. You will lead technicians, develop field installation estimates, and ensure safety through ICTR and LOTO planning.

Travel up to 75% and strong reading of schematics are essential. Ideal candidates bring experience with control panel wiring, active substations, and SEL products, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Must hold a Journeyman license (Electrician or Linesman) in the state(s) where you will work.
• SQEW certification is required.
• Reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams is required.
• Completion of COM-102, COM-103, and/or COM-104 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical field installations of varying complexity.
• Protective relay installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification.
• Cable routing and fiber installation.
• Control house integration and assembly.
• Conduit forming and installation.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL processes and products.
• Supervise installation technicians on projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Generate ICTR and LOTO plans and field installation estimates.
• Mentor Installation Technicians.

Skills

Journeyman license

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

SQEW certification

COM-102/103/104

Travel up to 75%

Technical writing

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman to join our Engineering Services team, supporting electrical field installations and commissioning activities at substations and industrial facilities. In this role, you will perform protective relay installation, testing, and troubleshooting; panel and cabinet modifications; cable and fiber routing; control house integration; conduit installation; and field commissioning while ensuring safe execution through ICTR and LOTO planning. You will also lead installation technicians on complex projects, provide mentorship, develop field installation estimates, and maintain accurate documentation and as-built drawings. Qualified candidates will hold a valid Journeyman license in applicable states, possess SQEW certification, have experience reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams, and be willing to travel up to 75%. Ideal candidates bring experience with control panel wiring, active substations, and SEL products, along with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality electrical installations in demanding field environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform electrical field installations of varying complexity.
2. Perform the following functions:
   • Protective relay installation, testing troubleshooting
   • Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification
   • Cable routing and assembly (including fiber)
   • Control house integration and assembly
   • Conduit forming and installation
3. Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL Engineering Services processes and products.
4. Supervise installation technicians on projects of moderate to high complexity.
5. Generate, review and approve ICTR (Isolation, Commissioning, Testing and Restoration) plans and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) plans.
6. Generate field installation estimates for projects of basic to moderate complexity.
7. Acts as a mentor to Installation Technicians.
8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Journeyman’s license (Electrician or Linesman) in the state(s) in which you will be working
• Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• Moderate ability to utilize AutoCAD for updating field as-built drawings
• Ability to read and comprehend both mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams and three-line diagrams
• SQEW certification
• Completion of at least one of the following: COM-102, COM-103, and/or COM-104 certification
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
• 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

• Generally, requires 4+ years of experience in an Electricians or Linesman Apprenticeship
• Control panel wiring experience
• Experience with SEL products
• Experience working in active substations
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements
• Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders
• Competitive pay.

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: $39.00 - $59.00 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 Electrician 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.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. 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.