Project Engineer I - Automation & Power Systems

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

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.