Project Engineer I - Automation

Project Engineer

A typical day as a Project Engineer might include:

• 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:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• You have 5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area practices and philosophies.
• You have good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• You have a working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology, and protective relay applications.
• You are willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area.
• You have 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 includes 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

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.