Power Systems Automation Engineer

Job description

As a Project Engineer - Automation, a typical day might include the following:

- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

- Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

- Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

This job might be for you if:

- B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

- 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies

- Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

- Demonstrated proven 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

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

- Project management experience

- Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Automation

- Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

This position is open to the following locations: Boise, ID

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 Data Project Engineer I - $97,000 - $144,000. Project Engineer II - $115,000 - $170,000. Project Engineer III - $136,000 - $201,000.   We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.