Associate Automation Engineer

Overview

As an Associate Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Develop and maintain an understanding of electric power system automation and industrial control systems including related protocols, serial and network communications, security, and logic programming.
• Assist in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation of automation and control systems.
• Assist in developing, analyzing, and improving product specifications and functional and validation tests.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation including application guides, data sheets and instruction manuals
• Prepare technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.
• Prepare data on competing automation products.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have working knowledge of automation and integration applications, practices and philosophies at an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm
• You have knowledge of OSI model and basic networking principles
• You have strong technical presentation and training skills
• You are willing to travel up to 15%
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SEL products
• Working knowledge of SEL, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, and IEC 61850 protocols
• Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
• Experience in customer service or technical support

Pullman, WA
-This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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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:

We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Automation Engineer $80,000 - $95,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay 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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