Power Systems Research Engineer — Innovate & Analyze

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Top tier health benefits

Retirement benefits including 401(k)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA is looking for a Research Engineer to explore new ideas and draft product specifications for advanced power systems applications.

You will develop application notes, white papers, and technical reports, perform competitive analyses, and maintain knowledge of SEL solutions while contributing to patent and copyright filings. Frequent travel up to 25% may be required.

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 of the following:
• 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 tool (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

Data analysis

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Simulation software

Education

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

Equivalent experience

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Power system analysis tools

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA is looking for a Research Engineer to explore new ideas and draft product specifications for advanced power systems applications.

You will develop application notes, white papers, and technical reports, perform competitive analyses, and maintain knowledge of SEL solutions while contributing to patent and copyright filings. Frequent travel up to 25% may be required.