Senior Substation Engineer (Physical Substation Design)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Competitive pay & benefits

Career development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer to support critical electrical infrastructure worldwide. The role focuses on mentoring staff and acting as a technical expert in SEL equipment and solutions across power systems and substations.

You will research new approaches, review scopes and budgets, and lead projects from design through commissioning while promoting safe, compliant practices. Open locations nationwide and travel about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or applicable discipline.
• 8+ years working knowledge and experience of electric power systems or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge in Power Systems Consulting and Substations; strong technical training.
• Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers, specialists, and technicians.
• Serve as technical expert in design and application of SEL equipment and solutions.
• Research, innovate, and develop new solutions and processes.
• Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules at high quality.
• Project manage, develop processes, and lead training for customers from design to operation.

Skills

Power systems consulting

Leadership & mentoring

Technical training

Project leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision or PM Tracking Software

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 Power Systems Consulting Engineer 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 Power Systems Consulting Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Acting as a mentor to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
• Serving as a technical expert in the design and application of SEL equipment and solutions in a focus area.
• Researching, innovating, and developing new solutions and\or processes.
• Reviewing\approving\completing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work at the highest level of quality.
• Project Manage\develop processes\lead in training and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, review, installation, commissioning, and operation of engineered solutions.
• Responsible for environmental, health and safety leadership, maintaining a safe workplace, safety awareness and training, accident investigations and reporting, and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.

This Job might be for you if you:

• Have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or an applicable discipline.
• Have 8+ years working knowledge and experience of electric power systems or other equivalent transferable knowledge and industry experience.
• Have expert knowledge in area of focus, specifically in Power Systems Consulting and SubstationsHave excellent technical training and skills.
• Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience.
• Extensive experience with power systems and customers.
• Working knowledge of Vision or other PM Tracking SoftwareProfessional Engineer license

Highly Preferred

Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locations.

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 $136,100-$170,300 We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibilities. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

We communicate with all applicants.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.