Engineer/Technician/Specialist - Protection and Control Design
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Job Info

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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.



As a Project Engineer - Design inEngineering Services, you'llprovide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.



As a Project Engineer - Design, a typical day might include the following:

• Designing solutions for customers
  
• Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
  
• Extensive networking and programming
  
• Commissioning projects in the field
  

This job might be for you if:

• Experience creating protection & control design packages for transmission & distribution utilities, generation facilities, and industrial clients
  
• Experience creating design packages including one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, wiring diagrams, bill of material, SCADA points lists
  
• Experience performing site visits and scoping protection & control retrofit designs
  
• Experience applying customer-specific protection & control templates for greenfield and brownfield designs
  
• Demonstrated ownership of each component of the design process, and delivery of the overall package
  
• Demonstrated understanding of zones of protection, instrument transformers, and protective relaying schemes
  

Location:



Plymouth, MI- This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan, positioned between Ann Arbor and Detroit. The cultural and educational hub of Southeast Michigan, Plymouth is surrounded by parks and historic neighborhoods with top-rated school districts. Rated one of the safest cities in Michigan, and among the top Best Places to Raise a Family, Plymouth offers year-round outdoor recreation and festivals. Nearby world-class cultural attractions and a vibrant business community make Plymouth a highly sought-after place to call home.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K 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.
  

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.



Project Engineer I: $72,000.00-$113,000.00

Project Engineer II: $83,000.00-$130,000.00

Project Engineer III: $95,000.00-$149,000.00

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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