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Power System Automation Engineer


Job Location:

Boise, ID - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 110000 - 150000
Posted: 16 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer more reliable and more economical. As a Power Systems Engineer- 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 real-time logic controllers and communication equipment the SEL 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

As an Automation Engineer a typical day might include the following:

  • Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers

  • Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects

  • Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction

    • 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.

  • Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal

    • Automation Design Specifications and drawings

    • Product configurations

    • Factory testing and procedures

    • Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures

    • Service reports

  • Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables schedule and project execution from design through commissioning.

This job might be for you if:

  • Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)

  • Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research

  • Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.

  • Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations

  • Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings DC/AC Schematics and Bill of Materials

  • Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850 DNP Modbus etc.)

  • Experience with server/client SCADAapplications

  • Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications

  • Willing to travel at least 20%of the time domestically and abroad


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with phase I/O style project management

  • Experience with SELproduct configurations

  • Experience with IEC-61131 programming

  • Experience with Python programming

  • Experience with IT/OT Network design

  • Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)

  • Substation safety training


Physical Requirements
None

Pay Range Data - $110000 - $150000

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience training knowledge and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineer level and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background we may consider you for a different level with compensation aligned accordingly.

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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.


Required Experience:

IC


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