Power Systems Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)Little Rock, AR
$84,000 - $160,000Hybrid

About The Position

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power Systems Automation Engineer in Sales & Customer Service you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Have 6+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
  • Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including: SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA).
  • RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series).
  • PLCs, HMIs.
  • Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications.
  • Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X).
  • Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN.
  • IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram).
  • Troubleshooting with Wireshark.
  • 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.
  • Enjoying solving complex problems and delighting customers.
  • Are a strong communicator with excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
  • Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products.
  • Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems and these solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.
  • Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
  • Teach SEL University courses.
  • 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.
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