Senior Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee ownership)

Top-tier health insurance

401(k) options

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Technology & Development team in Engineering Services. You will develop protection and automation solutions for critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

A typical day includes RTAC/PLC programming, SCADA package implementation, design of LANs for utility and industrial applications, and leading automation projects while maintaining high QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems or industrial automation.
• Autonomous and self-sufficient; effective communication.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in SEL protection and automation systems.
• RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts.
• Program and apply SCADA packages (Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI).
• Quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Commissioning (25%+ of the time).
• Leading and supporting automation projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems knowledge

Autonomous

Effective communication

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Copadata Zenon

Citect

RTAC HMI

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Senior Automation Engineer on the Technology & Development team in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Develop and maintain a proficient level of expertise in the detail design practices of SEL protection and automation systems.

• Develop and maintain a proficient level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions to electric power system protection and automation applications.

• RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts

• Programming and applying SCADA application packages(Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI, etc.)

• Quality assurance and quality control checks

• Commissioning (25%+ of the time)

• Leading and supporting automation specific projects

• Applying your understanding of relay and PLC AC/DC schematic and power system one lines

• Designing LAN for utility/industrial applications

• Communication architecture definition

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline

• You have a good understanding of electrical power systems or industrial automation system practices

• You have a basic knowledge of system protection, integration, and automation application

• You are autonomous and self sufficient

• You communicate openly and willingly

• You are flexible and open to broadness

• You have or are willing to dive into SEL products

• You are willing to travel 25% of the time

• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

• You have 12+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems

• Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications

• Experience with SCADA and PLC applications

• Experience with power conversion system (PCS) integration, programming, testing, and commissioning.

• Familiarity with common compliance requirements associated with power conversion systems.

Location

We are open to any SEL office location within the United States, provided there is space available.

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.

Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer: $160,000 - $237,000.

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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.