OT Network Engineer – Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Columbus, GA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT), you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and power system automation solutions. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids. At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with power system automation and controls
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of wired protection and control network communications systems, fiber optic, microwave and spread-spectrum radio
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• The ability to travel 25%

Nice To Haves

• Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems.
• Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols.
• Are familiar with fiber optic, microwave and spread-spectrum radio.
• Have experience with wired protection and control network communications systems, including TDM and Ethernet technologies, communications test sets and analyzers, time synchronization and distribution, and industry network design and security practices
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions everyday
• Enjoy every day being different versus everyday being predictable
• A master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of SONET technology, multiplexers, and legacy TDM interface e.g. C37.94, Async (EIA232)
• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems communications such as fiber links, radio connections, IP systems, switches, routers, LAN/WAN networks, servers, and TCP/IP.
• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Applying principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Contributing to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participating in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

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, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness benefits
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Flexible spending benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level