PE - Automation for Data Center Eng team

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Lewis Center, OH

2d•$115,000 - $201,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Automation Project Engineer within the Data Center Engineering team. The position involves applying knowledge and experience in power systems and SEL products to complex assignments. Key responsibilities include leading customer training and system design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and protection systems. The role also entails managing projects within scope, schedule, and budget, assisting with proposal preparation, and mentoring professional staff. The company emphasizes its employee-owned structure and core values.

Requirements

B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area practices and philosophies
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
Project management experience
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
Focus Area = Automation
Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

Responsibilities

Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.