Power Systems Automation Engineer

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) makes intelligent electronic devices, RTUs and logic controllers that monitor, communicate and protect power systems. SEL Engineering Services designs, develops, tests and commissions projects for utilities, data centers, industrial plants, universities, renewables and substation and switchgear applications. The Automation Engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of automation projects, using real-time logic controllers and communication equipment. The position is open to Associate to Engineering III levels and is open to multiple locations.

Key responsibilities

• Design, configure, validate, install, commission and support automation and protection systems using SEL products and related technologies.
• Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables such as design documents, reports, checklists, validation records, test reports and commissioning documentation.
• Develop functional design specifications, engineering studies and system architectures.
• Provide technical training and support to customers during project execution and system operation.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver projects successfully.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of past work history meeting the position description and skill requirements.
• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment).
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC schematics and bills of materials.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time domestically.
• Professional communication skills as direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.

Required skills

• Industry-standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.).
• HMI design/development tools.
• Preferred: phase I/O project management, SEL product configuration, AVEVA Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Ignition, Cimplicity, EcoStruxure, PLC programming and network troubleshooting tools.

What we offer

• Pay range of $110,000 - $175,000 depending on location, experience and skills.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid leave and a monthly education allowance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) options.
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, paid sick days and family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.