Project Engineer - Protection

About the role

SEL is hiring a Project Engineer focused on protection in Phoenix, Arizona. The role applies knowledge of power system protection and SEL products to lead customer projects, mentor staff and help deliver proposals for SEL equipment and systems.

Key responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of power system protection and SEL products to complete complex assignments.
• Lead training and assist customers with creating, designing, configuring, validating, installing, commissioning and operating automation and/or protection systems.
• Lead work within agreed scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Assist in preparing and presenting proposals for SEL equipment, services and systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff, and supervise as necessary.
• Model and apply SEL values, principles of operations and world-class manufacturing principles.
• Travel domestically and internationally at least 25% depending on focus area.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with electric power systems, industry practices and protection practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power system protection, control, integration, automation, communications and protective relay applications.
• Willingness to travel 25% or more.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills; ability to learn new skills and work in a team.
• Satisfactory background check and negative drug test results.
• Open to Professional Engineer I, II or III licensure.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional Engineer license or equivalent certification.
• Experience in electrical utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering or system integration.
• Project management experience and working knowledge of Vision or similar project management software.

What we offer

• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 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, engineering development programs and wellness, fertility and adoption benefits.