Power Systems Automation Engineer
Power Systems Automation Engineer
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Job Description
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer more reliable and more economical.
SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED) Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring communication and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs develops tests and commissions projects to meet our customers requirements. Applications include but are not limited to:
Utilities Generation Transmission and Distribution
Industrial Plants and Universities Substation and Switchgear
Renewables Wind Solar and BESS
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs logic controls and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.
Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning design development testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include but are not limited to:
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
Position:
Project Engineer - Automation
Position Experience Requirement:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or technology related field.
Consideration for associates degree with past work history or equivalency to meet position description and skill requirements
Position Description:
Working alongside Project Managers Technical Leads and Engineers from other focus areas
Independent work direction while communicating with other stakeholders of the project.
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Self-starts with pre-defined direction and project goals from Technical Leads.
Research of SEL equipment third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1 Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Executes standard project processes and documentation defined by Technical Leads.
Submits deliverables for internal quality standards review
Position skill requirements:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and new topic research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for internal colleagues.
Understanding of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings and DC/AC Schematics
Willing to travel up to 20%of the time domestically (primarily east region U.S.)
Additions skills but not requirements:
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SELproduct configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Location:
Wesley Chapel Florida offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Located just 17 miles north of Tampa this fast-growing community is known for its excellent schools family-friendly neighborhoods and a variety of recreational activities. Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks shopping centers and the countrys first man-made freshwater lagoon.
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.
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
$90000 - 15000 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.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
