Research Engineer - Power Systems
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA
•$97,000 - $144,000•Onsite
About The Position
This role focuses on researching and documenting new ideas, writing product specifications, and developing technical documentation such as application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference/journal papers. The position involves conducting competitive product analysis and maintaining a strong understanding of industry practices and trends, as well as SEL products and solutions. A key aspect of this role is protecting the company's Intellectual Property through patent and copyright applications.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent experience
- 2+ years' working knowledge of at least one of the following: Electric power systems and practices and philosophies, Utility automation and control systems, Utility grade communication schemes, Digital signal processing practices, Statistical analysis and data analytic techniques
- Excellent technical training skills
- Experience with simulation software to analyze power system transients, load flow, and short circuit studies
- Knowledge of power system analysis, power system protection and power system stability
- Experience with analytical tool (Matlab, Simulink, etc)
- Willing to travel 25%
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Nice To Haves
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge of: Electric power systems and practices and philosophies, Utility automation and control systems, Utility grade communication schemes, Digital signal processing practices
Responsibilities
- Research and document new ideas and write new product specifications.
- Develop application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas.
- Conduct competitive product analysis.
- Maintain a working knowledge of SEL products or solutions and a perspective of industry practices/trends.
- Protect SEL Intellectual Property by writing patent and copyright applications.
Benefits
- 100% employee owned
- Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Personal 401(k) options
- Top tier 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 that covers 90% of your pay
- STEM courses
- Apprenticeships
- Tuition assistance
- Engineering development programs
- Wellness benefits
- Fertility benefits
- Adoption benefits
- Flexible spending benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
