Data Center Electrical Engineer - Protection

Sel Engineering Services • Pullman, WA

76d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering team. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our data center customers protect and control mission critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Requirements

• Have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• Familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems.
• Create protective relay settings for high-voltage, medium-voltage and low-voltage data center applications.
• Perform short circuit, coordination and arc-flash studies using Power System software such as Aspen, ETAP, CAPE, SKM.
• Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
• Develop and validate innovative Protection and Control solutions applicable to data center applications.
• Perform root-cause analysis to investigate field events.
• Participate in business development activities, onsite or remote, by presenting SEL products and solutions to data center customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.
• Lead and execute technical projects with a team, manage customer expectations, and deliver high quality project deliverables.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
• 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, and 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree