Power Systems Designer

selinc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee ownership

ESOP

401(k) options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Job summary

SEL is seeking a Substation Design Engineer in Engineering Services to create detailed substation layouts and electrical designs. You will prepare CAD drawings, develop wiring plans, and support project leads with accurate documentation and estimates.

You will mentor junior designers while expanding knowledge of SEL equipment and industry design practices. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality work on schedule, collaborating with utilities and integrators, and contributing to

Qualifications

• BSET or related design degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of high voltage electrical design experience, with substation projects or relay controls.
• Experience in electrical utility, consulting or system integrator environments.
• Knowledge of protective relay or automation applications.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed substation physical and electrical designs under supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings and project documentation.
• Develop drawings including general arrangements, sections, elevations, grounding, fencing, lighting, foundations, BOMs.
• Provide design engineering support to project leads and mentors to junior designers.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments within budgets and quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of SEL equipment and industry design practices.
• Provide feedback to improve processes and tools.

Skills

CAD drafting

High voltage design

Protective relay knowledge

Learning aptitude

Education

BSET or related design degree

Tools

AUTOCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software 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 Designer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Typical Day

• Creating detailed substation physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.
• Preparing CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Drawing development involving substation general arrangements, section/elevation views, conduit plans, grounding plans, fencing plans, lighting plans, foundation plans, and bill of materials
• Providing design engineering support to project technical leads.
• Completing assigned work and submitting within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
• Developing and maintaining an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
• Assisting and mentoring junior designers and/or drafters with technical tasks.
• Developing and maintaining an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
• Using best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.

Qualifications

• BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university OR associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year.
• Four plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in substation design or protective relay controls systems.
• Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience.
• Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications.
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
• Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD, Civil 3D or Microstation).

Locations

Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.

King of Prussia, PA - 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.

Wesley Chapel, FL - This position is located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Just north of Tampa, Wesley Chapel offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience. Residents enjoy access to top-rated schools, vibrant shopping centers, and a growing food scene. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore scenic parks, nature trails, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches. With its welcoming community and dynamic growth, Wesley Chapel is an ideal place to live and work.

Pay

We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for position is $25.00 - $60.

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.
• 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.

Other Information

Open to candidates at various levels.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Em