Project Engineer II- Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Wesley Chapel, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer II- Project Manager applies knowledge of electric power systems and related SEL products to complex assignments. The role leads customer training and support for the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems. It also leads delivery of work within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations; assists with successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems; and mentors and develops professional staff, with supervision as needed. The position is expected to model and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. The Project Manager focus area includes full life-cycle management of multiple large, multidisciplinary projects, from proposal conception through commissioning and close-out, including project tracking, addressing obstacles, and anticipating customer needs. Domestic and international travel of at least 25% is required based on focus area. The job description also identifies up to 80% travel for the Commissioning focus area. SEL is 100% employee-owned. The company describes its pay as competitive and offers employee ownership and retirement, insurance, paid leave, and employee development benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of 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 knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology, and protective relay applications.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%, depending 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.
Experience in an electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator setting.
Project management experience.
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.

Responsibilities

Apply power-system focus-area knowledge and experience with related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
Lead customer training and assistance with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Lead the assignment, completion, and implementation of work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high quality and safety.
Assist in identifying, preparing, and presenting successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
Mentor and develop professional staff; supervise as necessary.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
For the Project Manager focus area, manage multiple large multidisciplinary projects throughout the full life cycle, from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out; track and stabilize projects, address obstacles, and anticipate customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Personal 401(k) options.
Medical insurance.
Prescription insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
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 benefits.
Fertility benefits.
Adoption benefits.
Flexible spending benefits.