Power System Commissioning Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Job Info

---

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

Note: Applicants for this position must be US citizens.

As a Commissioning Engineer a typical day might include the following:

• Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations.
• Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office.
• Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.
• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• US citizenship
• Negative drug test result(s)

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.

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.
  

Salary Information

$82,000 - $130,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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.

---