Project Engineer III Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Job Location:

Pullman, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 136080 - 201349

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) our technologies are embedded deep within the power gridpreventing blackouts shortening outages and enhancing safety cybersecurity and automation.

We design and manufacture advanced electronic devices and panels and provide expert engineering services that make electric power safer more reliable and more economical. From time-domain protection to high-speed communications and intelligent control systems SEL is at the forefront of building a smarter more resilient grid.

As a Project Manager in SEL Engineering Services youll play a key role in delivering solutions that protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

If youre passionate about leading impactful projects in utilities and industrial sectors and thrive in a fast-paced technology-driven environment wed love to have you on our team.

As a Project Manager a typical day might include the following:

Lead and support customer projects through all phasesfrom concept and design to configuration validation installation commissioning and operational handoff of automation and protection systems.
Collaborate with customers to understand their technical and business needs and develop tailored proposals aligned with SEL Engineering Services capabilities.
Manage project execution within defined scope schedule and budget ensuring high standards of safety quality and performance.
Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including scope definitions schedules budgets and resource plans.
Monitor project performance using key metrics proactively forecast outcomes and report progress against baselines.
Identify areas for improvement in project execution and internal processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

This job might be for you if you:

Have experience in construction management within the power systems industry
Have experience managing or supporting engineering projects from initiation through close-out including bidding execution and final delivery.
Thrive on solving real-world challenges and delivering high-quality results within budget and schedule commitments.
Know how to apply structured change management processes when project scope or conditions shift ensuring alignment and successful outcomes.
Are skilled in using scheduling tools to visualize project timelines identify critical paths and communicate progress to stakeholders.
Understand how to track and analyze project performance metrics and compile clear actionable reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Enjoy working independently with the autonomy to drive decisions and lead teams toward successful project delivery.
Bring hands-on experience in construction or field execution within the power systems or industrial infrastructure sectors.

Required Qualifications:

BS in engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or technical degree in related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience applying project management best practices in utility industrial or infrastructure environments.
Proven experience managing complex engineering projects involving engineering design internal and external project stakeholders coordination procurement construction testing commissioning and ensuring safety and quality standards.
Familiarity with electric power systems including protection and control integration automation and communications applications (preferred).
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Strong writing documentation and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Location:

We are open to this position being inPullmanWA or PhoenixAZ.

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

$136080 - $201349 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.

Required Experience:

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) our technologies are embedded deep within the power gridpreventing blackouts shortening outages and enhancing safety cybersecurity and automation.We design and manufacture advanced electronic devices and panels and provide expert engineering services that...