Senior Automation Engineer: Power Systems Lead

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead and mentor in electric power system automation and control. You will support customers through installation, commissioning, and operation of automation systems, while shaping product specs, tests, and documentation.

You’ll analyze market needs, evaluate competing products, and act as technical lead on projects, with opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS in EE/CS/ME or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems.
• Working knowledge of automation applications in utilities/industrial contexts.
• Knowledge of OSI model.
• Strong layer 2-4 networking skills.
• Excellent technical presentation and training skills.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of electric power system automation and control systems, including protocols and communications.
• Lead in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation of automation systems.
• Develop and analyze product specifications and validation tests.
• Write and maintain product documentation and manuals.
• Develop technical and market analyses for products and enhancements.
• Evaluate competing automation products.
• Serve as technical lead on projects.
• Mentor Engineers and Associate Engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Network troubleshooting

Technical presentation

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

B.S. Computer Science/Engineering

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SEL protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850)

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead and mentor in electric power system automation and control. You will support customers through installation, commissioning, and operation of automation systems, while shaping product specs, tests, and documentation.

You’ll analyze market needs, evaluate competing products, and act as technical lead on projects, with opportunities to mentor junior staff.