Designer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$32 - $37

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer to support the design and development of Electrical Relay Protection and control systems. As a Designer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate with technical leads to produce high-quality engineering designs, CAD drawings, and project documentation while contributing to innovative power system solutions.

Requirements

Three plus years of relevant experience with electrical design, including several projects in protective relay protection and controls systems
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 or Microstation)
Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function
Willing to travel as needed
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

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

CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or AutoCAD software suites
Analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.
Prepare oneline diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for protection, control and automation equipment.
Review vendor drawings and integrate equipment into design packages.
Collaborate with engineers, Tech leads, project managers, and field teams to support project execution.
Provide design support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure quality control throughout the design process.
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.
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.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Superior benefits
Inspiring work
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
9 paid sick days
Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
STEM courses
Apprenticeships
Tuition assistance
Engineering development programs
Wellness benefits
Fertility benefits
Adoption benefits
Flexible spending benefits