Associate Research Engineer - Power Systems

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Infrastructure Defense is seeking an Associate Research Engineer focused on power systems. The work involves solving challenging problems in the power engineering community, and the position is based at the SEL corporate office in Pullman, Washington. United States citizenship is required.

Key responsibilities

• Research power systems phenomena.
• Perform EMTP modeling using ATPDraw, PSCAD and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Carry out hardware-in-the-loop testing with RTDS, OPAL-RT and Typhoon HIL.
• Help design, prototype and document technologies for SEL products or solutions.
• Help engineers write research ideas and functional specifications.
• Run on-site demonstrations and presentations for customers and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of power system analysis, protection and stability.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• United States citizen.
• Preferred: product development experience, knowledge of power system protection, control, automation, design, studies, ICT and protective relay applications, and strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.

What we offer

• Pay range of $90,000 to $122,900, depending on experience and skills.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and 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.