Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 3 months ago
System Protection Support Engineer
Georgia - Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a System Protection Support Engineer, you will provide expert technical support for power system protection schemes, teaching and advising customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.
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Responsibilities
Working with customers to apply new technologies or solutions to their power systems
Designing models and/or demonstrations of new technologies or solutions to teach customers how we can enhance their system(s)
Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
Analyzing responses of protective relays to power system faults
Teaching customers how to use SEL products or how protective relays protect primary electrical equipment
Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience with power system protection and relays
Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
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)
SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
5001-10000 employees
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Executive Vice President
Edmund O. Schweitzer
President
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