Research Engineer - Power System Protection

About the role

SEL Inc. is hiring a Research Engineer focused on power system protection, based at its corporate office in Pullman, Washington. The role combines research, documentation and technical analysis of power system topics.

Key responsibilities

• Research and document new ideas and write new product specifications.
• Develop application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas.
• Conduct competitive product analysis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of SEL products or solutions and a perspective of industry practices and trends.
• Protect SEL intellectual property by writing patent and copyright applications.

Required profile

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of working knowledge of at least one of: electric power systems, utility automation and control systems, utility-grade communication schemes, digital signal processing, or statistical analysis and data analytics.
• Excellent technical writing skills and willingness to travel 25%.

Required skills

• Power system analysis, protection and stability.
• Simulation software for power system transients, load flow and short circuit studies.
• Analytical tools such as Matlab and Simulink.
• Preferred: cross-disciplinary knowledge of the listed power and utility topics.

What we offer

• Salary range of $89,000 - $134,100 annually, depending on experience and skills.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded stock ownership plan (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.