Senior Automation Engineer

About the role

SEL makes devices embedded in the power grid that protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. As a Senior Automation Engineer on the Technology & Development team in Engineering Services, you will provide solutions and services for customers. The role is based in the Washington-Pullman area and involves about 25% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in the detail design practices of SEL protection and automation systems and in SEL equipment for power system protection and automation.
• RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts.
• Program and apply SCADA application packages (Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI).
• Quality assurance and quality control checks, and commissioning about 25% of the time.
• Lead and support automation-specific projects.
• Apply knowledge of relay and PLC AC/DC schematics and power system one-line diagrams.
• Design LANs for utility and industrial applications and define communication architectures.

Required profile

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Good understanding of electrical power systems or industrial automation practices.
• Basic knowledge of system protection, integration and automation applications.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Open to learning SEL products.

Required skills

• RTAC/PLC programming and SCADA applications (Wonderware, Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI)
• Relay and PLC schematics and power system one-line diagrams
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills
• Preferred: experience with power transmission, distribution and generation systems, protective relays, PCS integration, testing and commissioning, and power system compliance requirements

What we offer

• Pay range of $160,000 - $237,000 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.