Power Systems Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Job Info

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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Protection Engineer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Serve as technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual and detail design, execution, development, and support activities crossing multiple projects in power system protection and related SEL products.
• Lead project teams to resolve customer concerns and foster customer satisfaction.
• Training and assisting customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
• Developing technical proposals for customers.
• Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• You have 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection area practices and philosophies (System protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing)
• You have demonstrated ability to lead and supervise project teams
• You have knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• You have experience with electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
• You are willing to travel about 25%
• You have excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Location:

Lewis Center, OH- This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
  
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
  

Salary Information

$90,00 - $150,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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