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Project Engineer Protection


Job Location:

Pullman, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 88400 - 132700
Posted: 29 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Engineer - Proposals
Position Summary
SEL Engineering Services is seeking a Project Engineer - Proposals to lead the technical evaluation and development of customer proposals for complex power system and automation this role you will review customer RFQ documents evaluate bid/no-bid opportunities develop project work statements preliminary designs responsibility matrices risk assessments cash flow projections and preliminary project schedules. You will leverage a strong understanding of SELs Engineering Services portfolio to develop comprehensive technical solutions and collaborate with Contracts to finalize commercial terms and conditions.
This position requires a strategic technically skilled professional who can effectively lead proposal development efforts support customer engagement and contribute to successful project execution.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual design detailed design execution development and support activities across multiple projects and focus areas.
  • Identify prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment services and systems.
  • Review customer RFQs and technical specifications to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
  • Lead project teams in resolving customer concerns and fostering long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure project deliverables are completed within agreed scope schedule budget quality and safety requirements.
  • Develop project work statements preliminary designs responsibility matrices risk assessments cash flow forecasts and preliminary schedules.
  • Collaborate with Contracts and other cross-functional teams to finalize project terms and conditions.
  • Mentor and develop professional staff and provide supervision when required.
  • Model teach and apply SEL Values Principles of Operations and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Embrace SELs philosophy: Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control integration automation and communications applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design studies information and communication technology (ICT) and protective relay applications.
  • Ability to work on multiple solutions simultaneously
  • Proven ability to lead and supervise project teams.
  • Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% depending on project and focus area requirements.
  • Satisfactory background check results.
  • Successful completion of required drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience with an electrical utility industrial plant consulting engineering firm or system integrator.
  • Project management experience.
  • Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.

Why Join SEL
At SEL youll help solve complex technical challenges while working alongside industry experts committed to innovation quality and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects from proposal development through execution while supporting critical infrastructure around the world.
If you are a technically driven engineering professional with a passion for developing solutions and leading successful projects we encourage you to apply.

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.

Pay Range: $88400 - $132700 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience training knowledge and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Power Engineer level and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background we may consider you for a different level with compensation aligned accordingly.

Project Engineer I: $88400 - $132700

Project Engineer II: $96000 - $144000

Project Engineer III: $109900 - $164800

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.


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