Associate Integration and Automation Engineer

About the role

The Associate Integration and Automation Engineer contributes to the development, validation and advancement of integration and automation solutions for electric power system applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, the role supports the design and testing of communication, protection and automation technologies used in modern power systems, with hands-on engineering work, system analysis and technology evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and validate integration and automation features for SEL products.
• Support the implementation and verification of communication protocols, automation functions and system integrations.
• Develop and run test plans, simulations and laboratory evaluations to verify product functionality, performance and reliability.
• Investigate customer-reported issues on communications, integration and automation features and document findings for development teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Evaluate and improve power system protection, communication and automation solutions using engineering principles and modeling techniques.
• Take part in feasibility studies and technical investigations of emerging technologies, and support real-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing and system-level validation.
• Document technical information in reports, presentations and discussions, and build expertise in electric power systems, communications, protection and automation.

Required profile

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and with internal and external customers.
• Preferred: M.S. degree in a related field, and academic or professional experience in electric power systems, communications, controls, automation or related disciplines.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of SEL products and protocols.
• SCADA protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus.
• Automation protocols: IEC 61508 GOOSE, IEC 61850 Sampled Values, PRP and HSR.
• Time synchronization: IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B, SNTP.
• PLC programming: IEC-61131-3.
• Digital signal processing, digital control, power system protection principles, real-time simulation and HIL systems, OT communication systems.

What we offer

• Salary range of $82,000 - $122,000 annually, depending on experience and skills.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k).
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.