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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 3 months ago

Associate Project Engineer - Security

Washington - Pullman

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $95K/yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional and innovative individual for the Associate Project Engineer - Security position. The role focuses on the assessment, design, and implementation of security and communications for power grid systems, requiring collaboration with teams to support customers in automation and protection systems.

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Responsibilities

Apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures within the power system focus area to support engineering tasks and project goals

Assist teams that support customers with the design, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices

Complete assigned work using established procedures and working under immediate supervision

Complete assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget while focusing on quality and safety

Qualification

Industrial control system securityCISSP certificationGSEC certificationNERC/CIP complianceNIST SP800 security requirementsElectrical Engineering degreeTeam collaborationWriting skillsProblem-solving

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Self-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutions

Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

CISSP and/or GSEC or equivalent certifications required

Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements

Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred

College coursework in electric power and/or controls (power system protection, symmetrical components, programming, control systems)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Work experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, communications, computer programming, or construction

Industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures

Benefits

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.

Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

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SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Founded in 1982

Pullman, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.selinc.com/

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