OT Network Engineer - Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Excellent benefits (medical/dental/ret

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Network Engineer - Power Systems (OT) to provide expert technical support and power system automation solutions. A focus on teaching, advising, and supporting customers ensures the reliability and safety of power grids.

Join SEL and contribute to diverse activities across locations, with full benefits and ESOP. Travel up to 25% is required to serve clients and deliver training and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in power system automation and protection communications.
• Experience with wired protection and control networks, fiber optic, microwave and spread-spectrum radio.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of SONET, multiplexers, and legacy TDM interfaces (C37.94, Async).
• Maintain and improve knowledge of power system communications (fiber, radio, IP, switches, routers, TCP/IP).
• Assist customers with SEL products via visits, demonstrations, training, and phone support.
• Apply engineering principles to provide solutions to problems.
• Contribute to product specs, applications, and testing literature.
• Participate in SEL marketing/sales activities and industry events.
• Support troubleshooting to determine root causes and review technical papers.

Skills

SONET technology

TDM interface

fiber optics

radio communications

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

customer training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

As a Network Engineer - Power Systems (OT), you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and power system automation solutions. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options - from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are ourbest. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?As a Network Engineer - Power Systems (OT), a typical day might include:

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of SONET technology, multiplexers, and legacy TDM interface e.g. C37.94, Async (EIA232)
• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems communications such as fiber links, radio connections, IP systems, switches, routers, LAN/WAN networks, servers, and TCP/IP.
• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Applying principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Contributing to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participating in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

Who We’re Looking For

• Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems.
• Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols.
• Are familiar with fiber optic, microwave and spread-spectrum radio.
• Have experience with wired protection and control network communications systems, including TDM and Ethernet technologies, communications test sets and analyzers, time synchronization and distribution, and industry network design and security practices
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions everyday
• Enjoy every day being different versus everyday being predictable

We are looking for someone with the following qualification:

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A master's degree is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with power system automation and controls
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of wired protection and control network communications systems, fiber optic, microwave and spread-spectrum radio
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• The ability to travel 25%

Location

LocationWe are open to this position being located in one of the following locations:

• Columbus, GA
• Alpharetta, GA
• Wesley Chapel, FL
• Charlotte, NC

Benefits and Compensation

• 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$84,200 - $160,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.