Power System Protection Engineer - Elevate Grid Reliability

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Charlotte, NC seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for protection schemes and SEL products. You will design models, demonstrations, and presentations for customers, analyze relay performance during disturbances, and train users while building strong relationships as a trusted technical resource.

Starting compensation ranges from $84,000 to $185,000 annually, with starting pay based on experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience with power system protection and protective relays.
• Experience in utility and/or industrial power systems with emphasis on protection, control, and operations.
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to apply new technologies and solutions to power system applications.
• Design models, demonstrations, and technical presentations to help customers understand and implement protection solutions.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for SEL products and systems to identify and resolve root causes.
• Analyze protective relay performance during power system disturbances and fault events.
• Train and support customers on SEL products, power system protection concepts, and relay applications.
• Contribute to and review technical papers, white papers, application guides, and industry publications.
• Build strong customer relationships while serving as a trusted technical resource.

Skills

Power system protection

Protective relays

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Charlotte, NC seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for protection schemes and SEL products. You will design models, demonstrations, and presentations for customers, analyze relay performance during disturbances, and train users while building strong relationships as a trusted technical resource.

Starting compensation ranges from $84,000 to $185,000 annually, with starting pay based on experience,