Associate Project Engineer - Protection

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. About the Role As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and troubleshooting 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. Typical Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems. Create protective relay settings for transmission and distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies. Assign, complete, and implement work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety. Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate functionality and performance of protection schemes. Follow and apply SEL values, principles of operations, and world class manufacturing principles. Qualifications B.S. degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline. Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations. Proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting. Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges. Professional Engineer license or equivalent certification (Preferred). Experience in electrical industrial plant, utility, consulting engineering, or system integrator environments (Preferred). Project management experience (Preferred). Benefits Competitive pay with starting salaries typically ranging from $110,000 to $175,000 based on location and experience. Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employer‑funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay. Opportunities for growth and development through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Location Houston, TX Equal Opportunity Employer SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.