Project Engineer - Automation

Position: Project Engineer I - Automation
This position is focused on design, development, test, and deployment of SEL automation, protection, and networking devices in the power grid for customized applications for a variety of Customers in the critical infrastructure industry. SEL devices prevent blackouts and make outages safer and shorter in duration. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that enhance other pieces of the grid to perform in a safer, efficient, and faster manner.  

As a Specialist / Engineer in Engineering Services, you will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
** 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 Data
** Project Engineer I - $97,740 - $144,460. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary 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.
** Communication with Applicants
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** As a Project Engineer or Specialist, a typical day might include the following:
*** Complete and implement work within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
* Train and assist customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
* Assist in the identification, preparation, and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
* Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise, as necessary.
** This job might be for you if:
*** A.S. / B.S. / M.S in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
* 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices and/or control systems.
* Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
* Demonstrated proven 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.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems.
* Understanding of substation equipment and electrical switch gear.
* Working knowledge of electric power systems, protection, relaying applications, integration, and automation applications.
* Experience being a part of project teams.
* Experience with SEL products and technologies, e.g., RTACs, SEL relays, etc.
** Focus Area = Automation
** Experience with two or more of the following skills:
* Control system or monitoring system design, development, and testing for power systems, microgrids and/or renewable systems.
* Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems – One or more of RTAC HMI, Copa-Data Zenon, Wonderware, etc.
* Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
* Basic understanding of…