Project Engineer I - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Project Engineer to train customers in system operations and complete projects to high quality standards. Candidates should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience. Strong knowledge of electric power systems and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits, including an ESOP and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems.
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control.
• Working knowledge of electric power system design and studies.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist customers with design and operation of systems.
• Complete assigned work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of electric power systems

Strong writing and documentation skills

Communication skills

Project engineering experience

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Vision or other project management tracking software

Job description

**As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:*** 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.**This job might be for you if:*** B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline* 5-7 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**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 = Automation*** **Automation** = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.**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**Project Engineer I $97,000 - 144,000 per year. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills**Communication with Applicants**We 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.