Power Systems Protection Engineer

SEL Engineering Services; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee ownership

ESOP

401(k) options

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Growth & development programs

Job summary

SEL, a leading provider of protective relays and power system solutions, seeks an Application Engineer for the Global Accounts team. You will engage with industrial customers worldwide, delivering solutions, and educating stakeholders on SEL products and power system principles.

You will collaborate with Account Managers to tailor training, present at industry events, and publish technical materials. Significant travel (30–40%), including international destinations, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Experience with utility and industrial power systems focusing on protection, control, and operations.
• Ability to teach power system principles and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong customer experience improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel 30–40%, including international destinations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Account Managers, ES, and customers to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Assisting customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls.
• Developing customer-specific training material and teaching power systems and SEL products.
• Presenting at SEL events, industry meetings, and conferences.
• Teaching SEL University courses.
• Publishing application guides, course materials, and technical papers; reviewing others' work.
• Enhancing customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power systems

Relays

Teaching / training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join our Global Accounts team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial power system customers and related stakeholders across multiple regions around the world. If you enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced environment and have a deep understanding of power systems and SEL products, this role is for you!

Typical Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Account Managers, ES, and customers to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.


• Assisting customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls.


• Developing customer-specific training material and teaching expertise in power systems and SEL products.


• Presenting at SEL events, industry meetings, and conferences.


• Teaching SEL University courses.


• Publishing application guides, course materials, and technical papers; reviewing others' work.


• Enhancing customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent


• A minimum of 8 years of experience with power system protection and relays


• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations.


• Skills in teaching power system principles and concepts


• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills


• The ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience


• An innovative mind and encourage experimentation to find new solutions


• The ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily


• Willingness to travel 30-40%, including international destinations to support customers.

Location

We are open to filling this position in multiple locations. If you are an internal US employee located elsewhere, please don't let location hinder you from applying.

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.

Pay Range Data

$82,000 - $ 193,900 per year. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.