Junior Power Systems Project Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking engineers to support design, installation, and commissioning of automation and protection systems for electric power projects. You will create design documents, train customers, and ensure quality and safety in project execution.

The role requires collaboration across teams and adherence to SEL values and manufacturing principles, with travel up to 25% and opportunities in a growing ESOP-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area philosophies.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, and test reports.
• Follow SEL values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Contribute to functional design specifications and project plans.
• Support project management across scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Power systems

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking engineers to support design, installation, and commissioning of automation and protection systems for electric power projects. You will create design documents, train customers, and ensure quality and safety in project execution.

The role requires collaboration across teams and adherence to SEL values and manufacturing principles, with travel up to 25% and opportunities in a growing ESOP-backed environment.