Commissioning Engineer

About the role

SEL makes devices embedded in the power grid that prevent blackouts, shorten outages and add cybersecurity, automation and communication. As a Commissioning Engineer in Engineering Services, you provide solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The role is based in Houston, TX.

Key responsibilities

• Commission, functionally test, troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to control system logic, communications, inputs/outputs and field wiring at customer sites.
• Contribute to power system automation designs, logic and HMI development, functional testing and documentation in the office.
• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed scope, schedule and budget, to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Help prepare functional design specifications.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports and deliverables.
• Follow SEL values, principles of operations and world-class manufacturing principles.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.
• 2+ years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices and automation/power systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 60% depending on focus area.
• Ability to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.

Required skills

• Electric power system protection and control.
• Integration and/or automation and communications applications.

What we offer

• Salary of $120,000 - $160,000 per year, with pay reviewed for candidates with more or less experience.
• 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.