Power System Controls Engineer

Overview:


As a Power System Controls Engineer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), you will provide expert technical support and power system automation solutions to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:

* Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products

* Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, and telephone contact

* Apply principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems

* Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature

* Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences

* Support SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem

* Contribute to and review white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is preferred

* A minimum of 3 years of experience with power system automation and controls

* Relevant work experience and knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and GOOSE

* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers

* Strong communication and presentation skills

* Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies

* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Benefits:

* Competitive pay: $85,000 - $140,000 per year

* Superb benefits, including:

+ 100% employee-owned company

+ Retirement benefits: employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options

+ Top-tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

+ 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave

+ Fostering growth and development through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs

+ Other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits