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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 1 month ago

Power System SCADA and Controls – Specialist / Engineer

California - Vacaville

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $170K/yr

4+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on providing solutions for the critical infrastructure industry. The Power System SCADA and Controls Specialist/Engineer will design, develop, test, and deploy automation and protection devices for the power grid, ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical infrastructure.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Assist in the identification, preparation, and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems

Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise, as necessary

Qualification

Electric power systemsControl systemsSCADA systemsHuman-Machine InterfaceNetworking principlesIndustry standard protocolsIndustrial controlsProject teamworkMentoringCommunication skills

Required

B.S. / M.S in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

4+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices and/or control systems

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

Demonstrated proven 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

Preferred

Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems

Understanding of substation equipment and electrical switchgear

Working knowledge of electric power systems, protection, relaying applications, integration, and automation applications

Experience being a part of project teams

Experience with SEL products and technologies, e.g., RTACs, SEL relays, etc

Control system or monitoring system design, development, and testing for power systems, microgrids and/or renewable systems

Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems – One or more of RTAC HMI, Copa-Data Zenon, Wonderware, etc

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Basic understanding of networking principles including the basics of routing, switching, IP address subnetting, firewall configuration/operation and network design

Design of cabinets, racks, or panels to integrate equipment – AutoCAD, MicroStation or Bluebeam

Understand, use, and deploy industry standard protocols – One or more of Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, protocol analyzers

IEC-61131-3 or any other object-oriented programming principles

Experience with industrial and/or power system integration, automation, industrial controls, and/or PLCs

Experience performing system checkout, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning

Benefits

100% employee owned.

Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

10 paid holidays

Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days

9 paid sick days

Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

Growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

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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