Power Systems Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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 cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power Systems Automation Engineer in Sales & Customer Service youll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Power Systems Automation Engineer a typical day might include the following:
- Helping customers apply SEL products through visits demonstrations training courses and telephone contact.
- Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products.
- Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems and these solutions are imaginative thorough and practical.
- Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities industry technical meetings and conferences.
- Teach SEL University courses.
- Contributing to and reviewing white papers application guides industry journals and technical papers.
This job might be for you ifyou:
- Have aBachelors degree in Electrical Engineeringor equivalent.
- Have 6 years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
- Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems focusing on automation communications and control including:
SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3 Modbus SEL IEC 61850 Ethernet/IP OPC UA).
RTUs RTACs IEDs SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series).
PLCs HMIs.
Serial (EIA-232 EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP UDP) communications.
Firewalls Security Gateways (SEL-362X).
Terminal Servers (SEL-3610) Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent) Managed Network Switches SDN.
IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text Continuous Function Chart Ladder Diagram).
Troubleshooting with Wireshark.
- Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems.
- Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols.
- Enjoying solving complex problems and delighting customers.
- Are astrong communicator with excellent technical training speaking writing and customer service skills.
Location
We are open to this role being located in one of the following locations:
- Columbus GA
- Huntsville AL
- Richmond VA
- Little Rock AR
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 Range Data
$84000 - $160000 per year. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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