Senior Automation Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Senior Automation Engineer on the Technology & Development team in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following

• Develop and maintain a proficient level of expertise in the detail design practices of SEL protection and automation systems.
• Develop and maintain a proficient level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions to electric power system protection and automation applications.
• RTAC/PLC programming and checkouts
• Programming and applying SCADA application packages(Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Citect, RTAC HMI, etc.)
• Quality assurance and quality control checks
• Commissioning (25%+ of the time)
• Leading and supporting automation specific projects
• Applying your understanding of relay and PLC AC/DC schematic and power system one lines
• Designing LAN for utility/industrial applications
• Communication architecture definition

This job might be for you if

• You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline
• You have a good understanding of electrical power systems or industrial automation system practices
• You have a basic knowledge of system protection, integration, and automation application
• You are autonomous and self sufficient
• You communicate openly and willingly
• You are flexible and open to broadness
• You have or are willing to dive into SEL products
• You are willing to travel 25% of the time
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• You have 12+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems
• Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
• Experience with SCADA and PLC applications
• Experience with power conversion system (PCS) integration, programming, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with common compliance requirements associated with power conversion systems.

Location

• We are open to any SEL office location within the United States, provided there is space available.
• 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

We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer: $160,000 - $237,000.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on 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.