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About this Development Lead Engineer - Power Distribution & Reclosing role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Onsite · Washington - Pullman
As a Development Lead Engineer a typical day might include:  
  • Leading and actively participating in product design, development, introduction, and/or supporting activities crossing two or more technical disciplines.

  • Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.

  • Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.

  • Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.

  • Serving as technical lead on complex projects.

  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Other duties as assigned.


This job might be for you if you have:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.

  • Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

  • Experience in leading cross-functional product development teams.

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

  • Have working knowledge of SEL products.

  • Experience in distribution and reclosing.

Location Information:

This position will be onsite at one of the following SEL locations:

  • Butte, MT

  • Pullman, WA

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: $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. 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 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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How this Tech Lead salary compares

This role pays $150,000/yr — below the typical range for Tech Lead roles.

$142,675 median $180,100 $266,045

Typical range $160,000–$220,175/yr, from 60 comparable Tech Lead listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Tech Lead salary insights →

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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