Project Engineer II - Automation
About The Position
The Project Engineer II – Automation applies knowledge and experience of power system automation and SEL products to complete complex assignments. The role leads customer training and assistance with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems. It also leads work assignment and implementation within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations; assists with proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems; and mentors and develops professional staff, with supervision possible as needed. The position models, teaches, and applies SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. The automation focus includes software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols, Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. Domestic and international travel of at least 25% is required, depending on focus area. The posting lists a Project Engineer II pay range of $107,600–$161,500 annually, while noting the company is initially looking to fill the position at the Project Engineer I level and may consider applicants for other levels based on their background.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation 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 environment.
- Project management experience.
- Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.
- Automation-related experience or knowledge involving software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
Responsibilities
- Apply power system automation and SEL product knowledge to complete complex assignments.
- Lead customer training and assistance with creating, designing, configuring, validating, installing, commissioning, and operating automation and/or protection systems.
- Lead the assignment, completion, and implementation of work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget, meeting quality and safety expectations.
- Assist in identifying, preparing, and presenting 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
