Power System Protection Engineer at Selinc, Washington Pullman

Power System Protection Engineer at Selinc in Washington Pullman. Full-time. $89,400 to $134,100 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As an Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, testing and implementing protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Please note: Applicants must be United States citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.
• Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
• Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Developing technical proposals for customers.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Travelling for on-site commissioning around 25% of the time.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience. We are willing to consider applications up to senior level years of experience.
• Have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex power system protection challenges.
• Have US citizenship.

Location:
This position is located in Charlotte, NC or Pullman, WA.

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!

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 401(k) 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.

Pay Range Data:
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Project Engineer II level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Project Engineer I: $ 89,400 - $134,100 annually
Project Engineer II: $107,600 - $161,500 annually

Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.