Project Engineer I - Automation

Power System Automation Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of power system automation, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices and related SEL products.

2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

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

7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

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

Engineer in Training certificate

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Project engineering experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software