R&D Power Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Excellent benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Engineer to lead the specification, design, and testing of protective relays for electric power systems.

You will guide projects with cross-discipline teams, develop innovative protection concepts, and contribute to papers and presentations while aligning with SEL's values and manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Typically 10+ years’ experience in electrical power systems, protection practices, and philosophies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, protection, and stability.
• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.
• Experience leading projects with cross-discipline teams.
• 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 results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, implementation, and testing of protective relays for electric power systems.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.
• Conceive and develop concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.
• Serve as the project technical lead.
• Develop papers on innovative power system protection solutions & present at conferences & seminars.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Written communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, implementation, and testing of protective relays for electric power systems.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.
• Conceive and develop concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.
• Serve as the project technical lead.
• Develop papers on innovative power system protection solutions & present at conferences & seminars.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 10+ years’ experience in electrical power systems, protection practices, and philosophies.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability.
• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.
• Experience leading projects with cross-discipline teams.
• 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

• Working knowledge of SEL products.
• Experience in power system modeling.
• Competitive pay.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay Range Data

Power Engineer $97,740 - $144,460

Lead Power Engineer $115,300 - $170,400

Development Lead Engineer $136,100 - $201,100

Senior Engineer $160,600 - $237,300

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level.

Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility.

We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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.