Senior Automation Engineering

they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting‑edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.
As a Senior Automation Engineer on the Technology & Development team in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Senior Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

Develop and maintain a proficient level of expertise in the detail design practices of SEL protection and automation systems.
Develop and maintain a proficient level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions to electric power system protection and automation applications.
RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts.
Programming and applying SCADA application packages(Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI, etc.).
Quality assurance and quality control checks.
Commissioning (25%+ of the time).
Leading and supporting automation specific projects.
Applying your understanding of relay and PLC AC/DC schematic and power system one lines.
Designing LAN for utility/industrial applications.
Communication architecture definition.
S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline
You have a good understanding of electrical power systems or industrial automation system practices
You have a basic knowledge of system protection, integration, and automation application
You are flexible and open to broadness
You are willing to travel 25% of the time
You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems
Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
Experience with SCADA and PLC applications
Experience with power conversion system (PCS) integration, programming, testing, and commissioning.
We are open to any SEL office location within the United States, provided there is space available.
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 anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer: $160,000 - $237,000. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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