Power System Protection Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid.
They prevent blackouts.
They make outages safer and shorter in duration; 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 Power System Protection Engineer 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 Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Possessing, understanding and applying the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.
Training and assisting customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Developing technical proposals for customers.
Protection scheme testing and troubleshooting.
Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
This job might be for you if: You have a B.
S.
in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline You have 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection area practices and philosophies (System protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing) You have knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
You have working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications You are willing to travel about 25% You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills You like to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities 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.
Although Pullman is preferred, we are open to hiring someone in Spokane or Lynnwood, WA.
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 Pullman & Spokane, WA: Project Engineer I $69,100 - $108,100.
Project Engineer II $79,400 - $124,000.
Lynnwood, WA: Project Engineer I $79,500 - $124,300.
Project Engineer II $91,400 - $142,600 Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
The pay range may differ in other locations based on cost of labor.
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.