Power Systems Automation Engineer

Overview

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries. SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements.

• Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Industrial Plants and Universities – Substation and Switchgear
• Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS

SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system. Using real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project.

• Project Engineer - Automation

• Work alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
• Provide technical leadership to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
• Join customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
• Define and oversee the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and high-level direction
• Research SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
• Explore OT network solutions (Layer 1 and Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
• Research emerging technologies and trends within and beyond the focus area
• Mentor project team members and share knowledge across disciplines
• Review and certify deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
• Automation Design Specifications and drawings
• Product configurations
• Factory testing and procedures
• Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
• Service reports
• Serve as Technical lead of the project engineering team to define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning

• Position Experience Requirement:
  Minimum of 5+ years
• Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
• Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
• Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues
• Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience with server/client SCADA applications
• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
• Willing to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and abroad

Fairview Heights, IL — This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL, about 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city offers access to professional sports, entertainment, universities, parks, shopping, and dining. Fairview Heights is a community-focused city, making it a great place to live and work.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

SEL is 100% employee owned. Benefits include an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• Top-tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Wellness and life-balance programs, including 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• Growth opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Additional benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending options (as applicable)

New hires generally start between $120,000 and $185,000. Starting offers depend on location, candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Salaries are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

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EEO Statement
: SEL is an Equal Opportunity

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