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Project Engineer - Automation
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Schweitzer Engineering Labs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
* Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
* Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
* Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
* Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
This job might be for you if:
* B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
* 5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and
* focus area practices and philosophies.
* Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
* Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
* Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
* Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Engineer in Training certificate
* Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
* Project engineering experience
* Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
Focus Area = Automation
* Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
* We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
* We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
* We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
* We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
* Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range
Project Engineer I $97, per year. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity
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