Power Systems Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

ESOP and 401(k) options

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) ES Automation Engineer role focuses on planning, designing, testing, and commissioning automation and protection systems for power networks.

You will work with SEL products and related technologies, providing technical training and on-site support to customers across utilities, data centers, industrial plants, and renewables. The position requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in automation engineering, design or commissioning.
• Strong communication skills for direct customer interaction.
• Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus or similar protocols.
• Experience with HMI design tools and PLC programming.
• Willing to travel ~20% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Apply concepts related to power system automation, protection and control.
• Design, configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems using SEL products.
• Provide technical training and customer support during project execution and operations.
• Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables and commissioning documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, PMs, and cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Automation engineering

Power systems

Project coordination

Technical training

Tools

SEL product configurations

HMI software (Wonderware/Ignition)

Networking tools

IEC 61850 / DNP / Modbus

Job description

Job DescriptionSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:Utilities – Generation, Transmission and DistributionData centers – Electrical Distribution, Power Monitoring, Protection, and AutomationIndustrial Plants and Universities– Substation and SwitchgearRenewables – Wind, Solar, and BESSSEL ES - Automation projects focus on providing solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. This can involve data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, transfer schemes, SCADA design, communication network design, FLISR, advanced monitoring for power system solutions and many more.Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project.Position Experience Requirement:Minimum of 2+ yearsPast work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirementsAs an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to power system automation, protection, and control systems.Design, configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems utilizing SEL products and related technologies.Provide technical training and support to customers during project execution and system operation.Develop and contribute to functional design specifications, engineering studies, and system architectures.Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables, including design documents, reports, checklists, validation records, test reports, and commissioning documentation.Collaborate with customers, project managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.Promote and maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases. This position will consider candidates from an Associate to Engineering III level.This job might be for you if:Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of MaterialsExperience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)Experience with design/development suite of HMI applicationsWilling to travel at least 20% of the time domesticallyAdditions skills but not requirements:Experience with phase I/O style project managementExperience with SEL product configurationsExperience with AVEVA Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Ignition, Cimplicity, EcoStruxure or similarExperience with PLC programmingNetwork troubleshooting toolsThis position is open to multiple locationsCompetitive 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.Salary Information$90,000 - 145,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. #INDD2Communication with ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.