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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 4 months ago

Power System Protection Engineer

Ohio - Lewis Center

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. The Power System Protection Engineer 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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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing guidance to customers on how to apply new technologies or solutions to their power system that help solve real problems

Designing demonstrations of new technology or solutions for customers to teach them how this technology/solution will enhance (add value to) their system(s)

Supporting SEL protection product questions and helping to perform troubleshooting guidance to get to the root cause of any 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

Providing product feedback and/or input to internal Research and Development teams to help improve product functions and features

Collaborating with other engineers to share knowledge regarding applications, best practices, and process improvement ideas

Qualification

Power system protectionProtective relaysElectrical Engineering degreeUtility power systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

A minimum of 8 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 and others within the team

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

The ability to travel 25%

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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