Project Engineer I - Automation

About this role

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following: • Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

This job might be for you if: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

• 5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and * focus area practices and philosophies.

• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

• Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications • Engineer in Training certificate

• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

• Project engineering experience

• Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Automation • Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

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 Project Engineer I $97,000 - 144,000 per year. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our 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  We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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