Project Engineer - Automation
About The Position
As an Associate Project Engineer focused on automation, you will train and assist customers with creating, designing, configuring, validating, installing, commissioning, and operating automation and/or protection systems. You will work with a team to assign, complete, and implement work within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will also assist with identifying, preparing, and presenting proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems. The role is based at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington, and requires at least 25% domestic and international travel, depending on focus area. The automation focus area includes software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols such as IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus, Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. The listed salary for Associate Project Engineer is $84,000–$124,000. SEL may consider candidates with more experience at a different level, for which the salary range may differ. Starting pay and title are based on location and job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation, and communications applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology, and protective relay applications.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%, based on focus area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator environment.
- Project management experience.
- Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.
- Automation knowledge or experience involving software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
Responsibilities
- Train and assist customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Work with the team to assign, complete, and implement work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality and safety.
- Assist in identifying, preparing, and presenting proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
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 are also mentioned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
