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About this Project Engineer I - Automation role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Onsite · Texas - Houston

As a 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.

  • Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

  • Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

  • Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.


This job might be for you if:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

  • 5-7 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


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 = Automation

  • Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

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

Project Engineer I $97,000 - 144,000 per year. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our 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 

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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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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