Power System Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer - Automation to lead planning, design, and commissioning of automation projects for power systems in Boise, Idaho. The role covers real-time controllers, RTUs, SCADA interfaces, and HMI configurations to support customers.

The engineer will liaise with project managers, participate in customer meetings, and guide the engineering team from design through commissioning while traveling domestically and abroad as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with phase I/O style project management.
• Experience with SEL product configurations.
• Experience with IEC-61131 programming.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Experience with IT/OT Network design.
• Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark).
• Substation safety training.

Responsibilities

• Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers.
• Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects.
• Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction.
• Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal.
• Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.

Skills

Python programming

IEC-61131 programming

IT/OT Network design

IT/OT Network troubleshooting

Professional communication

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a Power Systems Engineer- Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:

• Communication network equipment

• Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.

• Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.

• Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software

As an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers

• Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects

• Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction

• Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal

• Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.

This job might be for you if:

• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)

• Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research

• Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.

• Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations

• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials

• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)

• Experience with server/client SCADAapplications

• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications

• Willing to travel at least 20%of the time domestically and abroad

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with phase I/O style project management

• Experience with SELproduct configurations

• Experience with IEC-61131 programming

• Experience with Python programming

• Experience with IT/OT Network design

• Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)

• Substation safety training

Physical Requirements

None

Pay Range Data -

$110,000 - $150,000

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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.