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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Senior Power System Controls Engineer in Pullman, Washington
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Engineering Services (SEL-ES) seeks a Senior Power System Controls Engineer who has a strong technical background in electrical power systems. Successful candidates will have power system automation, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices background and knowledge. If you are an engineer with demonstrated experience in electric power systems and are interested in applying your skills to promote, support, and develop distribution control products and solutions that serve the electric power industry, we invite you to apply to this opportunity in our Pullman, WA office! As a Senior Power System Controls Engineer, a typical day might include the following: * Apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices and related SEL products. * 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 have the following: * B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline * 8+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices 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 Location Pullman, WA- SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. 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 401K 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 Project Engineer III $91,100.00 - $142,700.00 a year or a Senior Engineer $100,900.00 - 168,100.00. We are open to To view the full job description,