Power Systems Automation Engineer

About the role

SEL is hiring a Power Systems Automation Engineer (Project Engineer) in Houston, Texas. The engineer provides solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide, working on projects focused on the SEL PowerMAX solution.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications and timelines.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, schematics and layouts for power management systems in industrial and commercial facilities.
• Configure and program automation devices such as PLCs, RTACs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of automation solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing and implementing automation solutions for power management and microgrid control projects.
• Knowledge of power system components, microgrid architectures and automation technologies.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time domestically and abroad.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, RTACs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Industrial control system programming, especially IEC-61131-3 (structured text and function block diagrams).
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEEE, IEC and NERC.
• Preferred: IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, SEL product configuration and IEC-61131 experience.

What we offer

• Pay range of $96,000-$144,000 for Project Engineer II and $109,900-$164,800 for Project Engineer III, depending on experience and level.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 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.