Power System Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Hawthorn Woods, IL, seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to provide expert technical support for protection schemes and teach customers how SEL solutions improve grid reliability and safety. The role involves designing models, analyzing relay responses, and supporting SEL products while traveling up to 25% to assist projects and customers.

A bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering is required, a master’s degree is preferred, with 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Experience with utility/industrial power systems focusing on protection, control, and operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to apply new technologies or solutions to power systems.
• Design models/demonstrations to teach customers how SEL solutions enhance systems.
• Support SEL products and troubleshooting to reach root causes.
• Analyze responses of protective relays to faults.
• Teach customers how to use SEL products and how relays protect equipment.
• Contribute to and review white papers, guides, journals, and technical papers.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer relationships

Problem solving

Learning new technologies

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes. 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 best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

As a Power System Protection Engineer, a typical day might include:

• Working with customers to apply new technologies or solutions to their power systems.
• Designing models and/or demonstrations of new technologies or solutions to teach customers how we can enhance their system(s).
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem.
• Analyzing responses of protective relays to power system faults.
• Teaching customers how to use SEL products or how protective relays protect primary electrical equipment.
• 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 responds to system faults and how protective relays detect that.
• Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of protective relaying.
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours.
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions every day.
• Enjoy every day being different versus everyday being predictable.

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations.
• 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% of the time

Location

This position is located in Hawthorn Woods, IL, known for its natural beauty, excellent schools, and welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located within commuting distance of downtown Chicago, residents can enjoy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions while enjoying the comfort of suburban living. With scenic parks, forest preserves, walking trails, local shopping, and a strong sense of community, Hawthorn Woods offers an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place to live and work.

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

$84,000 - $160,000 per year. 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.