Project Engineer II - Automation

SEL Engineering Services, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee-owned company (ESOP)

401(k) options

Top-tier medical/prescription/dental/视

Job summary

SEL seeks an experienced engineer to apply deep knowledge of power system automation to complex projects in Boise. You will lead training for customers, drive configurations and validations, and help manage proposals, scope, and budgets with a strong safety focus.

The role requires a PE license or equivalent, travel up to 25% internationally, and strong communication. Join a 100% employee-owned company with robust benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation philosophies.
• Knowledge of electric power system protection, control, and automation.
• Willing to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and work cooperatively in a team.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of power system automation to complex assignments.
• Lead training and assist customers with design, config, validation, and operation of systems.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget with high quality and safety.
• Assist in proposals for SEL equipment and services.
• Mentor staff; may supervise as needed.
• Model and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand, create, simplify.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

PE license or equivalent

Tools

Vision project mgmt

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system automation and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
• 2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• 3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• 4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• 5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
• 6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• 7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
• 8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Demonstrated proven 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

• Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
• Project management 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.

Physical Requirements

None

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

• Pay Range: $89,400 - $134,100 annually
• Associate Project Engineer: $81,300 - $122,000 annually
• Project Engineer I: $89,400 - $134,100 annually
• Project Engineer II: $107,600 - $161,500 annually

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Company Overview

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.