Project Engineer - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Top-tier health benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Project Engineer focused on protection to design, configure and validate automation and protection systems for power networks. You will lead customer engagements, contribute to proposals, and mentor junior staff.

This role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in power protection, and travel about 25% domestically and internationally; strong written and spoken communication is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with electric power systems and protection.
• Knowledge of protection and control, integration and automation.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, validation and testing of protection systems.
• Train customers on design, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget to high quality and safety standards.
• Assist in proposals for SEL equipment and services.
• Mentor staff and maintain SEL values and manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate in cross functional teams to ensure project success.
• Stay current with protection technology and industry practices.

Skills

Power system protection

Protection relays applications

Team leadership

Communication

Client training

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision project management

Protection design software

Job description

## Project Engineer - ProtectionApply: Arizona - Phoenix: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-23459***Essential Duties and Responsibilities***1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system *protection* 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 discipline5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection practices and philosophiesDemonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applicationsDemonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applicationsWilling to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus areaStrong 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 certificationElectrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experienceProject management experienceWorking knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software***Focus Area = Protection**** **Protection** = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.***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.open to PE I, II, III