Project Engineer I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking engineers to support design, installation, and commissioning of automation and protection systems for electric power projects. You will create design documents, train customers, and ensure quality and safety in project execution.

The role requires collaboration across teams and adherence to SEL values and manufacturing principles, with travel up to 25% and opportunities in a growing ESOP-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area philosophies.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, and test reports.
• Follow SEL values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Contribute to functional design specifications and project plans.
• Support project management across scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Power systems

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus area* and related SEL products.2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.7. Understand. Create. Simplify.8. Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsB.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophiesGood knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applicationsWorking knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applicationsWilling to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus areaStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsEngineer in Training certificateElectrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experienceProject engineering experienceWorking knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking softwareFocus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project ManagementAutomation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.Business Development = Identifies, negotiates and manages strategic business relationships. Develop opportunities and leads. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers. Develop targeted sales with focus on strategic customers and markets.Civil = civil design and engineering theory, principles, and applications; structural design and constructability of electrical power substations including equipment, grading slopes, drainage, and applicable foundation types.Commissioning = perform commissioning and site acceptance testing in the field, train and assist customers with installation, commissioning, and operation of devices. Up to 80% travel.Design = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.Networking = industrial control system networking experience, including provision, design, test and implementation of wide area/local area networks.Project Manager = Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs.Proposals = Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions, develop work statement, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop good understanding of SEL’s complete ES portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with contracts to finalize terms and conditions.Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.Security = industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements.Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.Physical RequirementsNoneCompetitive 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: $89,400 - $134,100 per yearOur compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.Communication 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.