Protection Engineer: Power Systems & Relay Design

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

King of Prussia (PA)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 144,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation days
Sick leave
Tuition assistance
Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in King of Prussia, PA. You will design, test, implement, and support protection and control schemes for power systems, focusing on relay protection and coordination.

The role offers diverse project work, customer interaction, and travel up to 25%. An Electrical Engineering degree and 2+ years of experience are typical requirements, with growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry 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% based on focus area.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, implement, and support protection and control schemes for power systems.
  • Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation/protection systems.
  • Prepare and maintain design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
  • Adhere to SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Protection engineering
Relay protection
Power systems
Travel willingness

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering
Engineer in Training

Tools

Vision

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in King of Prussia, PA. You will design, test, implement, and support protection and control schemes for power systems, focusing on relay protection and coordination.

The role offers diverse project work, customer interaction, and travel up to 25%. An Electrical Engineering degree and 2+ years of experience are typical requirements, with growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

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