Power System Studies Engineer

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 cuttingedge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Studies EngineerinEngineering Services youllprovide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As aPower System Studies Engineer a typical day might include the following:

• Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define project requirements specifications and timelines.
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate potential automation products & technologies for power system management projects.
• Develop detailed engineering designs schematics and layouts for power management systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Enhance & modify existing power system algorithms based on project needs develop new control algorithms as required using IEC611313 programming languages like structured text function block diagram etc.
• Configure and program automation devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) real time automation controllers (RTAC) humanmachine interfaces (HMIs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Perform testing troubleshooting and commissioning of automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations in power system automation.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in designing developing and implementing automation solutions in power system management and microgrid control system projects.
• Strong knowledge of power system components microgrid architectures and automation technologies.
• Handson experience with automation devices including PLCs RTACs HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Industrial control system programming skills especially using IEC611313 programming languages like structured text and function block diagrams.
• Handson experience integrating control systems using industry standard data communication protocols like Modbus DNP IEC61850 etc. using serial or ethernet based standards.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to analyze complex power system and microgrid automation challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and clients.
• Proven project management abilities including the ability to prioritize tasks manage timelines and deliver projects on schedule.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations such as IEEE IEC and NERC related to power system automation and microgrid integration.

Location:

Pullman WAThis position is located inPullman WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of smalltown living with spacious surroundings no traffic hassles and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains rivers and forests. Plus benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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.

• Salary Information

  $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 jobrelated factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.