Associate Project Engineer - Design

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets. The role covers component selection, cabinet layout, wiring design and compliance with applicable standards. It suits someone who enjoys iterative design, works well with cross-functional teams and applies thorough knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements. U.S. citizenship is required.

Key responsibilities

• Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematics, panel layout, wiring, grounding and labeling
• Select components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies and circuit protection devices
• Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Apply proper creepage and clearance requirements for high-voltage and high-current components
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes
• Take part in design reviews and support design iteration and continuous improvement
• Work with component design, manufacturing, test and qualification teams
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing and production transition
• Prepare technical documentation for manufacturing and certifications, and assist with regulatory reviews, audits and certifications

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
• Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications
• Understanding of wiring practices, grounding and cable management
• Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards
• Clear documentation and effective communication with cross-functional teams

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation or industrial controls
• Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations and NEMA/IP ratings
• Electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical
• Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes and MIL standards

What we offer

• Salary range of $82,000 - $122,000 annually, depending on experience and location
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and 401(k) options
• 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