Power System Protection Engineer

As a Power System Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  

• Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems, focus area*, and all related SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Applies principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Engineering Development Program graduate, where applicable.
• Contributes to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participates in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Can teach SEL University courses within core area.
• Publishes application guides, notes, template guides, software tools, and/or technical conference papers.
• Increasing contributions through customer feedback process, IMI teams, and contributing entries to AE FAQ or knowledge database. 

This job might be for you if: 

• You have 2+ years of experience in power systems, industry practices, protection, automation, communication, metering.
• You have experience using SEL products.
• You have the ability to write and speak English coherently.
• You listen carefully; provides positive, helpful and professional communication to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
• You demonstrate composure and professionalism under difficult circumstances.
• You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Experiments to find new solutions.
• You create a positive and motivating working environment for all.
• You have proven technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.
• You have the ability to direct daily work activities with general supervision.
• You have the ability to travel.

Location  

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Beaverton, OR - Enjoy a perfect balance of suburban comfort and proximity to Portland's vibrant city life. As well as hiking trails, biking paths, and the scenic beauty of the nearby Tualatin Hills and Oregon Coast.
 

Boise, ID- This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.