Power Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a global leader in power system protection, automation, and control technologies that help keep the electric grid safe, reliable, and secure. As a Power Engineer, you will contribute to innovative research and development focused on wildfire mitigation and advanced protection solutions, including High Impedance Fault (HIF) detection. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, solve complex power system challenges, influence next-generation technologies, and make a meaningful impact on the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies.
• Excellent technical training skills.
• Working knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility or industrial plant.
• Understanding of signal processing and digital systems fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, writing, documentation, and speaking skills and ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to code in python.
• Ability to understand code.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SEL products.
• Experience in power system modeling software

Responsibilities

• Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.
• Conduct research and development related to wildfire mitigation using advanced power system protection technologies.
• Develop expertise in High Impedance Fault (HIF) detection and analysis.
• Assist in developing product specifications, application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.
• Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.
• Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, concepts, and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• 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, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

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