Project Engineer - 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 networking principles including the basics of routing, switching, IP address subnetting, firewall configuration/operation and network design.
• Design of cabinets, racks, or panels to integrate equipment – AutoCAD, Micro Station or Bluebeam.
• Understand, use, and deploy industry standard protocols – One or more of Modbus, DNP3, IEC‑61850, protocol analyzers.
• IEC‑61131‑3 or any other object‑oriented programming principles.
• Experience with industrial and/or power system integration, automation, industrial controls, and/or PLCs.
• Experience performing system checkout, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning.

Irvine, CA – This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches. You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities.

Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.

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…