Senior Power Grid Protection Architect

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead protection design, analysis, and deployment across electric networks. You will mentor engineers, develop advanced protection schemes, and contribute to internal standards and industry engagement.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and active participation in training, papers, and conferences, with travel ~25% and a commitment to SEL values.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in electric power systems, with emphasis on protection.
• Expertise in power system protection principles and philosophies.
• Protection system analysis and relay application.
• Power system modeling and analysis (EMT and stability).
• Strong communication through writing, presentations, and training.
• Ability to lead technical work independently while collaborating in a team.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Satisfactory background check results as required by SEL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, implementation, testing, and validation of advanced protection schemes and relay applications.
• Serve as technical authority for relay selection, settings development, coordination, testing, and commissioning support.
• Apply expert-level understanding of power system behavior to protect, monitor, and control transmission and distribution systems.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for complex protection applications.
• Mentor engineers and deliver technical training to internal teams and customers.
• Publish technical papers and present at industry conferences and events.

Skills

Power system protection principles

Protection system analysis

Power system modeling

Technical communication

Independent leadership

Travel willingness

Learning new technologies

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead protection design, analysis, and deployment across electric networks. You will mentor engineers, develop advanced protection schemes, and contribute to internal standards and industry engagement.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and active participation in training, papers, and conferences, with travel ~25% and a commitment to SEL values.