Power Systems Automation Engineer
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Engineering Services (SEL ES) designs, develops, tests, and commissions engineering projects using SEL equipment for customers worldwide. Automation projects provide solutions and services to protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems. These projects can involve data collection from system IEDs, logic controls, transfer schemes, SCADA and communication network design, FLISR, and advanced power-system monitoring. The Automation Engineer owns project planning, design, development, testing, and commissioning using real-time logic controllers and communication equipment. The role applies power-system automation, protection, and control principles and supports customers through project execution and system operation. The position is open to multiple locations and may be filled at an Associate through Engineering III level. Candidates must be willing to travel domestically at least 20% of the time.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience; past work history or equivalent must meet the position description and skill requirements.
- Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budgets, including labor and equipment.
- Professional communication skills to serve as a direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
- Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC schematics, and bills of materials.
- Experience with industry-standard communication protocols such as IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.
- Experience with a suite of HMI application design/development tools.
- Willingness to travel domestically at least 20% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with phase I/O-style project management.
- Experience with SEL product configurations.
- Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Ignition, Cimplicity, EcoStruxure, or similar systems.
- Experience with PLC programming.
- Experience using network troubleshooting tools.
Responsibilities
- Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to power-system automation, protection, and control systems.
- Design, configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems using SEL products and related technologies.
- Provide technical training and support to customers during project execution and system operation.
- Develop and contribute to functional design specifications, engineering studies, and system architectures.
- Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables, including design documents, reports, checklists, validation records, test reports, and commissioning documentation.
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Promote and maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases.
Benefits
- Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
