Project Engineer I - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

ESOP

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to train customers in the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and protection systems.

You will prepare detailed design documents and deliverables, ensuring quality within scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires 5–7 years of experience in electrical power systems, strong documentation skills, and willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5-7 years relevant experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area practices.
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally a minimum of 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Power system protection

Automation

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Protection & control knowledge

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision

Project management software

Job description

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following: 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: $81,300 - $122,000 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Power Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Associate Project Engineer: $81,300 - $122,000 annually

Project Engineer I: $88,400 - $132,700

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.