Senior Power System Protection Engineer — Lead & Mentor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP and 401(k) options

Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead protection design, relay coordination, and testing for electric power networks.

You will guide complex projects, mentor engineers, and represent the company in training, publications, and industry events. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to SEL values, quality, and innovation.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in electric power systems, with a strong emphasis on power system protection.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Power system protection principles and philosophies; Protection system analysis and relay application; Power system modeling and analysis, including EMT and stability studies.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information effectively through writing, presentations, and technical training.
• Ability to lead technical work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Ability to learn new technologies and assume increasing technical responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, implementation, testing, and validation of advanced power system protection schemes and protective relay applications.
• Serve as a technical authority for the application of protective relays, including 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 or non-standard protection applications.
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, mentoring, and peer review.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay applications

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

SEL protective relays

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to lead protection design, relay coordination, and testing for electric power networks.

You will guide complex projects, mentor engineers, and represent the company in training, publications, and industry events. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to SEL values, quality, and innovation.