Associate Automation Engineer/PE I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

1d•$84,200 - $124,500•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Engineering Services (ES) Special Protection Systems team as a Project Engineer in Pullman, WA. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning POWERMAX® power management and microgrid control systems. The role includes RTAC programming, HMI development, system integration, factory acceptance testing, and on-site commissioning support. You will work closely with customers, project managers, and other engineering teams to develop customized solutions that meet project requirements while ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the customer's electrical system.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
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 result(s)

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training certificate
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
Project engineering experience
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
Focus Area = Automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

Responsibilities

Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation and related SEL products.
Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.