Project Engineer - Power System Studies

Location: UAE - Dubai Silicon Oasis

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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 Power System Studies Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Project Engineer II/III - Studies, a typical day might include the following:  

1. Serve as technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual and detail design, execution, development, and support activities crossing multiple projects, demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.

2. Identify, prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

3. Lead project teams to resolve customer concerns and foster customer satisfaction.

4. Ensure project team deliverables are within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

This job might be for you if you have: 

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices

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

Demonstrated 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

Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise project teams

Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineers License or equivalent certification

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Project management experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software