Project Engineer II- Automation
About The Position
As an Automation Engineer, the Project Engineer II provides technical leadership across automation projects, supporting Project Managers and Salesforce in planning customer applications. The role joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for current and future projects, and defines and oversees multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction. The position researches SEL and third-party equipment, solutions, and emerging technologies, including operational technology (OT) network solutions such as Layer 1 and Layer 2 architecture, applications, and data flow. It reviews and certifies project deliverables for quality before customer submission, including automation design specifications and drawings, product configurations, factory testing and procedures, field safety preparations and commissioning procedures, and service reports. The Project Engineer II serves as technical lead for the project engineering team, defining deliverables, schedule, and execution from design through commissioning. The position is open to multiple locations and requires domestic and international travel of at least 25% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant past work history, or equivalent experience, to meet the position description and skill requirements.
- Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget, including labor and equipment.
- Ownership of schedule and ability to conduct independent research as a self-starter.
- Professional communication skills for direct technical contact with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to design control logic schemes and network configurations.
- Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC schematics, and bills of materials.
- Experience with industry-standard communication protocols such as IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.
- Experience with server/client SCADA applications.
- Experience with design and development suites for HMI applications.
- Willingness to travel domestically and abroad at least 25% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with phase I/O style project management.
- Experience with SEL product configurations.
- Experience with IEC-61131 programming.
- Experience with Python programming.
- Experience with IT/OT network design.
- Experience with IT/OT network troubleshooting using Wireshark.
- Substation safety training.
- Work-from-home experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to assist Project Managers and Salesforce with planning customer applications.
- Join customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects.
- Define and oversee multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction.
- Research SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions, OT network solutions, and emerging technologies and trends.
- Review and certify deliverables for quality standards before customer submission.
- Lead the project engineering team in defining deliverables, schedules, and project execution from design through commissioning.
- Design control logic schemes and network configurations.
- Act as a direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
- Travel domestically and internationally at least 25% of the time.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
