Project Engineer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

12 days vacation starting accrual

9 paid sick days

Paid family and medical leave 90% pay

STEM courses and tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA seeks an Electrical Engineer to apply power system concepts within SEL products. You will train customers, design and validate automation and protection solutions, and deliver high-quality results within scope and budget.

The role requires strong communication, willingness to travel up to 25% internationally/domestically, and the ability to learn new skills in a collaborative environment. Competitive pay and benefits follow.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Experience with electric power systems and focus area practices.
• Knowledge of protection, control, automation and comms.
• Familiarity with power system design, studies and ICT.
• Willing to travel 25% domestically/internationally.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Able to learn new skills and take on responsibilities.
• Able to work cooperatively in a team.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands and applies fundamentals of power system focus area and related SEL products.
• Train and assist customers with design, configuration, validation, installation and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Complete and implement work within scope, schedule and budget with high quality and safety.
• Participate in preparation of functional design specifications.
• Prepare and maintain design documents, reports, checklists, test reports and deliverables.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

2+ years experience

Power system protection

Power system design knowledge

25% travel (domestic/international)

Strong writing and communication

Adaptability to learn

Team collaboration

Background check clearance

Negative drug test

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Vision or project management tracking software

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus area* and related SEL products.
• Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training certificate
• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
• Project engineering experience
• Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
• Focus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project Management
• Automation = 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 Requirements

None

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.

• 10 paid holidays
• annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

Pay Range Data: $102,900 - $144,400 per year

Our 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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.