Associate Project Engineer - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for Project Engineer - Automation to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience for transmission and distribution systems, knowledge on power system protection, relay testing and commissioning, knowledge on procedures of power system protection, settings, and testing and related SEL products. This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

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

• Possessing, understanding and applying the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation and related SEL products

• Training and assisting customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation systems

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

• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications

• Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety

This job might be for you if:

• Possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

• Have an interest in electric power systems and automation applications

• Are open to travel both domestically and internationally at least 80%

• Want to gain experience with power transmission, distribution or generation systems

• Are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities to grow into the role of an independent engineer

• Enjoy working cooperatively in a team environment

Location

Saudi Arabia– Khobar

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

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

• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

• Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility

• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP). 

• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership

• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.