Designer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They help prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter, and add critical layers of cybersecurity, automation, and communication. These systems use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Designer in Government Engineering Solutions, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. Note: US Citizenship Required

Requirements

Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year
Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products
Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities
Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD)
Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function
Willing to travel as needed
US Citizenship status
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Three plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay controls systems
Possess a BSEE, BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university
Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systems
Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience
Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications

Responsibilities

Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead
Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation
Provide design engineering support to project technical leads
Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality
Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices
Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks
Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation
Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements