Test & Commissioning Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer - Commissioning to deliver solutions that protect and control critical electrical infrastructure worldwide.

You will commission, test, troubleshoot, and diagnose control system logic, IOs, and field wiring at customer sites, while contributing to Power System Automation designs and HMI development. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, 2+ years of automation experience,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in automation/commissioning for power systems.
• Strong knowledge of power system protection and control.
• Willing to travel 60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting of control systems at customer sites.
• Contribute to Power System Automation designs and HMI development.
• Prepare design documents, test reports, and deliverables.
• Travel up to 60% as required.

Skills

Power systems

Troubleshooting

Field service

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI

PLC programming

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 an Automation Engineer - Commissioning 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 Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following: Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations. Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office. Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety. Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications. Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables. Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understand. Create. Simplify.

Other duties as assigned. This job might be for you if you have: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems. 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area 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 result(s) Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locations.

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#IND3 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 We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II $90,000 - $150,000. 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 salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.