Power System Protection Engineer

As a Power System Protection Engineer you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes. Your role will involve teaching advising and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. (SEL) our mission is to make electric power safer more reliable and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality reliability integrity and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazines 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options from customer service sales technical support to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best that is when we are our best. So what do you say Ready to take the next step

As a Power System Protection Engineer a typical day might include:

• Working with a customer to apply a new technology or solution to their power system
• Designing models and/or demonstrations of new technology or solutions to showcase to customers to teach them how this technology/solution will enhance their system(s).
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
• Analyzing responses of protective relays to power system faults
• Teaching customers how to use SEL products or how protective relays protect primary electrical equipment
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers application guides industry journals and technical papers.

This role might be for you if you:

• Desire to learn how the power system responds to system faults and how protective relays detect that
• Desire to be involved in the cuttingedge technology of protective relaying
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions everyday
• Enjoy everyday being different versus everyday being predictable

Preferred qualifications and abilities:

• A bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection control and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Location

This position is located in Charlotte NC a vibrant and bustling metropolis located in the heart of North Carolina. As one of the fastestgrowing cities in the United States it seamlessly blends its rich history with a modern and dynamic atmosphere. With an eclectic culinary scene charming neighborhoods and a warm southern hospitality Charlotte exudes a unique charm that captivates residents and visitors alike.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employeeowners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• Were 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.

Pay Range Data

$93000 $130000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and jobrelated factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.