Protection & Control Designer: Power Systems Innovator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Boise, ID is seeking an Electrical Design Technician/Design Engineer to create detailed electrical designs for utility and industrial projects, and to develop CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation. You will support technical leads, mentor drafters, and help drive innovation while delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3+ years HV design experience, with AutoCAD or MicroStation

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in EET, CAD, Drafting, or related field.
• 3+ years of high-voltage electrical design experience.
• Experience with 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 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 throughout project execution.
• Deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Build expertise in SEL technologies and relay protection systems.
• Mentor and assist drafters with technical tasks.
• Continuously improve processes and drive innovation.

Skills

High-voltage electrical design

Protective relay control systems

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Strong communication and documentation

Independent work with team

Willingness to travel

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or related field

BSEE/BSET or related engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Boise, ID is seeking an Electrical Design Technician/Design Engineer to create detailed electrical designs for utility and industrial projects, and to develop CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation. You will support technical leads, mentor drafters, and help drive innovation while delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3+ years HV design experience, with AutoCAD or MicroStation