Project Engineer Automation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Knows and applies fundamental concepts practices and procedures of power system automation*.

2. Assist teams that support customers with the design installation commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems both on-site and from SEL offices.

3. Complete assigned work using established procedures and working under immediate supervision.

4. Complete assigned work within agreed upon scope schedule and budget while focusing on quality and safety.

5. Follow and apply SEL Values Principles of Operations and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

6. Understand. Create. Simplify.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Self-motivated with continuous desire to learn and find solutions

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

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

College coursework in electric power and/or controls (power system protection symmetrical components programming control systems)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Work experience in electric utilities industrial plants communications computer programming or construction

Focus Area Automation

• Automation software integration and automation industrial controls PLCs industry protocols (IEC-61850 DNP Modbus) Ethernet systems protocol analyzers and industry SCADA practices

Physical Requirements
None

Location:

Irvine CA- This position is located in Irvine CA where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches. You can enjoy a variety of great shopping entertainment sports and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate making it the perfect location to call home.

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.