Protection and Control (P&C) Designer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, prescription, dental

Vision, life, and disability insurance

10 paid holidays

Vacation accrual starting at 12 days

9 paid sick days

Paid family and medical leave (90% of

Engineering development programs

Employee-owners

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) based in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Electrical Design Technician/Design Engineer to design and document high-voltage electrical systems for utility and industrial projects.

The role involves creating CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation, mentoring drafters, and collaborating with technical leads to deliver quality work on time and within budget. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of high-voltage electrical design experience.
• Experience on protective relay control system projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Understanding protective relay installation requirements.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs for utility and industrial projects.
• Develop CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Support technical leads during project execution.
• Deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Build expertise in SEL technologies, relay protection systems, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and assist drafters with technical tasks.
• Continuously improving processes and helping drive innovation.

Skills

High-voltage design

Protective relay systems

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree in EET/CAD/Drafting

BSEE or related engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Design the Future of Power with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)!Electrical Design Technician / Design EngineerAt Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), we're on a mission to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more efficient. We're looking for a talented, detail-oriented electrical design professional who loves problem-solving, embraces technology, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Creating detailed physical and electrical designs for utility and industrial projects
• Developing CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation
• Supporting technical leads throughout project execution
• Delivering high-quality work on time and within budget
• Building expertise in SEL technologies, relay protection systems, and industry best practices
• Mentoring and assisting drafters with technical tasks
• Continuously improving processes and helping drive innovation

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of high-voltage electrical design experience
• Experience working on protective relay control system projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Understanding of protective relay installation requirements
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Other Preferred Qualifications

• BSEE, BSET, or related engineering degree
• Testing and commissioning experience with protective relays, SCADA, or process control systems
• Utility, consulting, or system integration experience
• Knowledge of power system protection and automation applications

Why SEL?

At SEL, your work directly impacts the reliability of power systems around the world. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, tackle meaningful projects, and continue growing your technical skills while helping build a safer, smarter energy future. Living SEL's mission to Understand. Create. Simplify.

What You'll Love

• Challenging and meaningful engineering work
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical development
• The chance to make a real-world impact on the infrastructure that powers our communities

Located in Boise, ID

Boise provides an exceptional balance of professional growth and quality of life. Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, from floating the Boise River and exploring scenic hiking trails to skiing in the nearby mountains. Combined with a thriving downtown, welcoming community, and abundant sunshine, Boise is a dynamic place to build both a career and a home.

Compensation

Expected hiring range: $67,700 - $98,600 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. 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.

• 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 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.