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

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.