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Associate Project Engineer - Automation

Pullman - 2420, WAOnsiteFull Time$84,000–$124,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • automation
  • protection systems
  • electric power system protection
  • control
  • integration
  • communications applications
  • electric power system design
  • studies
  • protective relay applications
  • industrial controls

Nice to have

  • electrical utility experience
  • industrial plant experience
  • consulting engineering experience
  • system integrator experience
  • project management
  • Vision

Role summary

SEL is seeking an Associate Project Engineer specializing in Automation to join their team in Pullman, WA. This role involves assisting customers with the design, configuration, installation, and operation of automation and protection systems. The engineer will collaborate with a team on project execution, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, while also contributing to proposal development for SEL equipment and services. The position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with knowledge of electric power system protection, control, integration, automation, and communications. Preferred qualifications include experience in electrical utilities or consulting, and project management skills. The company offers competitive pay, superior benefits, and is 100% employee-owned.

As an Associate Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

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

  • Work with team in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

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

This job might be for you if:

  • B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

  • 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


Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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.

  • We’re 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 Data

Associate Project Engineer - $84,000 - $124,000.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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