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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 2 months ago

Project Engineer I - Automation

Texas - Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a company focused on power systems and automation solutions. They are seeking a Project Engineer I to assist customers in the design and implementation of automation and protection systems, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus area and related SEL products

Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems

Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety

Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications

Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables

Qualification

Electric Power SystemsAutomationProject EngineeringElectrical Engineering DegreeProtective Relay ApplicationsProject Management SoftwareSpeaking SkillsWriting SkillsDocumentation Skills

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area practices and philosophies

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

Working 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

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred

Engineer in Training certificate

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

Project engineering experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

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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