Power System Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer to join its Engineering Services team. The role designs, tests, and implements power-system protection and control schemes, applying expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems to help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure worldwide. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Pullman, Washington, and requires U.S. citizenship. Approximately 25% travel is required for on-site commissioning. The company is seeking to fill the position at the Project Engineer II level but may consider candidates at another level based on experience. Starting pay is set according to job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience; candidates with experience up to senior level are welcome to apply.
• Strong understanding of power-system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Proven experience designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex power-system protection challenges.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement power-system protection and control schemes, including relay protection and control systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to assess system requirements and implement appropriate protection strategies.
• Perform system testing and commissioning to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
• Complete assigned work within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Develop technical proposals for customers.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Travel for on-site commissioning approximately 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Personal 401(k) options.
• 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 covering 90% of pay.
• 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