Project Engineer I Protection

Location: Washington - Pullman

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Note: US Citizenship Required

Position Requirements

• Possess, understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.

• Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of 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.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Focus Area = Protection

• Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.

Location:

Pullman, WA- SEL 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.

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 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.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.