Power System Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Top-tier benefits

ESOP stock ownership

Paid holidays and vacation

Diverse wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in King of Prussia, PA, seeks a Power System Automation Engineer to support customers, apply SEL products and develop solutions for critical electrical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes field visits, trainings, and technical collaboration across teams, with travel up to 25% and a focus on safety and reliability in power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
• Experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications and control.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by visiting sites, demos, training and calls.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems automation and SEL products.
• Provide practical, thorough solutions to complex problems for customers.

Skills

SCADA protocols

RTUs/RTACs/IEDs

PLCs/HMIs

Serial/Ethernet comms

Firewalls/Gateways

Network devices/SDN

IEC 61131-3 programming

Wireshark troubleshooting

Power system automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Automation Engineer in Sales & Customer Service you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

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

• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products.
• Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems and these solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.
• Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Teach SEL University courses.
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Have 5+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
• Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including:
  • SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA).
  • RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series).
  • PLCs, HMIs.
  • Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications.
  • Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X).
  • Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN.
  • IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram).
  • Troubleshooting with Wireshark.
• 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.
• Enjoying solving complex problems and delighting customers.
• Are a strong communicator with excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.
• Have the ability to travel 25% of the time.

Location

This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.

Benefits

• 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.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

Pay Range Data$97,700 - $160,000 per year. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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Equal Opportunity

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.