Power Systems Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - 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.
- Have the ability to travel 25%.
Location
This position is located in Columbus GA. For more senior level candidates we would also consider Huntsville AL; Little Rock AR; or Richmond VA.
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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