Power Systems Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Boise, ID

1d • $82,000 - $193,900

About The Position

SEL is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for its Global Accounts team. The role supports industrial power system customers and related stakeholders across multiple regions worldwide, applying knowledge of power systems and SEL products to solve customer problems. Work includes collaborating with Account Managers, ES, and customers; assisting customers through visits, demonstrations, training, and calls; developing and teaching customer-specific training; presenting at SEL and industry events; teaching SEL University courses; producing and reviewing technical and instructional materials; and improving customer feedback processes, training materials, and related initiatives. The role requires 30–40% travel, including international travel. The position may be filled in multiple locations; internal US employees located elsewhere are also encouraged to apply.

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, emphasizing protection, control, and operations.
• Ability to teach power system principles and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to 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.
• Willingness to travel 30–40%, including internationally, to support customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers, ES, and customers to provide 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.
• Improve customer feedback processes and training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee 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