Power Systems R&D Engineer & Patent/Tech Writer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

ESOP / Employee ownership

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddisb

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA seeks a Research Engineer to explore innovative ideas, write product specifications, and develop technical notes and papers.

The role requires strong engineering foundations, hands-on analysis of power systems, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Travel up to 25% is expected; you’ll contribute to patents and industry thought leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' working knowledge of at least one: electric power systems and practices and philosophies; utility automation and control systems; utility grade communication schemes; digital signal processing practices; statistical analysis and data analytic techniques.
• Excellent technical training skills.
• Experience with simulation software to analyze power system transients, load flow, and short circuit studies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, power system protection and power system stability.
• Experience with analytical tools (Matlab, Simulink, etc).
• Willing to travel 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and document new ideas and write new product specifications.
• Develop application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas.
• Conduct competitive product analysis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of SEL products or solutions and a perspective of industry practices/trends.
• Protect SEL Intellectual Property by writing patent and copyright applications.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Utility automation

Signal processing

Data analysis

Matlab

Simulink

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA seeks a Research Engineer to explore innovative ideas, write product specifications, and develop technical notes and papers.

The role requires strong engineering foundations, hands-on analysis of power systems, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Travel up to 25% is expected; you’ll contribute to patents and industry thought leadership.