Associate Project Engineer - Commissioning

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $84,000 - $124,000

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus area. Assist teams that support customers with the design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices. Complete assigned work using established procedures and working under immediate supervision. Complete assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget while focusing on quality and safety. Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. This position is also open to Houston, TX. Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• Self-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutions
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area. Up to 80% travel for Commissioning focus
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in electric power and/or controls (power system protection, symmetrical components, programming, control systems)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Work experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, communications, computer programming, or construction

Responsibilities

• Assist teams that support customers with the design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices.
• Complete assigned work using established procedures and working under immediate supervision.
• Complete assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget while focusing on quality and safety.
• perform commissioning and site acceptance testing in the field, train and assist customers with installation, commissioning and operation of devices.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees