OT Network Engineer – Power Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Health insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT) to provide expert technical support and automation solutions for power grids.

You will teach, advise, and assist customers to ensure reliability and safety while exploring various career paths within SEL. The role covers communication technologies, fiber optics, radio links, IP networking, and system-wide troubleshooting, with opportunities to contribute to product specs and participate in marketing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with power system automation and controls.
• Knowledge of wired protection and control network communications: fiber optic, microwave, spread-spectrum radio.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and power system automation solutions.
• Teach, advise, and support customers to improve reliability and safety of power grids.
• Visit customers, give demonstrations, and conduct training courses.
• Apply principles and techniques to solve problems and contribute to product specs.
• Contribute to white papers, application guides, and industry publications.
• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and technical meetings.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of issues.

Skills

SONET technology

multiplexers

legacy TDM interface

fiber links

IP networks

switches & routers

LAN/WAN networks

TCP/IP

teaching & advising

problem solving

travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

communications test sets & analyzers

time synchronization & distribution

Job description

Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT)

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 our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

As a Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT), a typical day might include:

• 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.

This role might be for you if you…

• 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.

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

We are open to this position being located in one of the following locations: Columbus, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Wesley Chapel, FL; Charlotte, NC.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

• 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.

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.