Power Systems Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join the Global Accounts team. The role works with industrial power system customers and related stakeholders across multiple regions around the world, providing solutions and support related to power systems and SEL products. The position may be filled in multiple locations. Internal US employees located elsewhere are encouraged to apply.

The work includes collaborating with Account Managers, ES, and customers; helping customers through visits, demonstrations, training, and calls; creating and delivering training; presenting at events and conferences; teaching SEL University courses; publishing and reviewing technical materials; and improving customer feedback and training processes. The role requires willingness to travel 30–40%, including internationally, to support customers.

The company is 100% employee-owned and offers competitive pay and benefits. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Candidates may be considered for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and industrial power systems, with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations.
• Ability to teach power system principles and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience.
• Innovative mindset and willingness to encourage experimentation to find new solutions.
• Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily.
• Willingness to travel 30–40%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers, ES, and customers to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Assist customers with SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training, and calls.
• Develop customer-specific training materials and teach power systems and SEL products.
• Present at SEL events, industry meetings, and conferences.
• Teach SEL University courses.
• Publish application guides, course materials, and technical papers, and review others’ work.
• Enhance customer feedback processes and training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.
• Travel 30–40%, including internationally, to support customers.

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.

What This Job Offers

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