Senior Project Engineer, Power Automation

SEL Engineering Services; Idaho; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

SEL Engineering Services, United States, is seeking a Project Engineer with strong electrical engineering background to lead and support power system automation projects. You will train customers on design configuration, validation, installation and operation of protection and automation systems.

The role emphasizes guiding project scope, schedule and budget while mentoring staff and applying SEL values. Travel up to 25% is expected, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies.
• Knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• Knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally a minimum of 25%.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• 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

• Possesses, understands and applies knowledge of power system automation and SEL products to complex assignments.
• Lead in training and assisting customers with design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Assist in identifying, preparing and presenting proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff and supervise as necessary.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power system automation

Writing and communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel 25%+

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Vision or project management software

Job description

SEL Engineering Services, United States, is seeking a Project Engineer with strong electrical engineering background to lead and support power system automation projects. You will train customers on design configuration, validation, installation and operation of protection and automation systems.

The role emphasizes guiding project scope, schedule and budget while mentoring staff and applying SEL values. Travel up to 25% is expected, with a focus on safety and quality.