Project Engineer I Protection

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Possesses understands and applies the fundamental concepts practices and procedures of power system protection* 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 *focus area practices and philosophies

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

Focus Area Protection

• Protection system protection protective relays and their applications settings and testing.

Physical Requirements
None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system automation* and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation design configuration validation installation commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Lead in assigning completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Assist in the identification preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment services and systems.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

6. Model teach 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

5 years relevant application experience with electric power systems industry practices and *focus area practices and philosophies

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

Demonstrated proven 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

Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

Electrical utility industrial plant consulting engineering or system integrator experience

Project management experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

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.