Power System SCADA and Controls – Specialist Engineer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

This position is focused on design development test and deployment of SEL automation protection and networking devices in the power grid for customized applications for a variety of Customers in the critical infrastructure industry. SEL devices prevent blackouts and make outages safer and shorter in duration. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that enhance other pieces of the grid to perform in a safer efficient and faster manner. As a Specialist / Engineer in Engineering Services you will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.As a Project Engineer or Specialist a typical day might include the following:Complete and implement work within agreed upon scope schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.Train and assist customers with the creation design configuration validation installation commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.Assist in the identification preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment services and systems.Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary. This job might be for you if:B.S. / M.S in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.4 years relevant application experience with electric power systems industry practices and/or control systems.Demonstrated 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:Experience with electric power transmission distribution and/or generation systems.Understanding of substation equipment and electrical switchgear.Working knowledge of electric power systems protection relaying applications integration and automation applications.Experience being a part of project teams.Experience with SEL products and technologies e.g. RTACs SEL relays etc.Focus Area AutomationExperience with two or more of the following skills:Control system or monitoring system design development and testing for power systems microgrids and/or renewable systems.Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems One or more of RTAC HMI Copa-Data Zenon Wonderware etc. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.Basic understanding of networking principles including the basics of routing switching IP address subnetting firewall configuration/operation and network design.Design of cabinets racks or panels to integrate equipment AutoCAD MicroStation or Bluebeam.Understand use and deploy industry standard protocols One or more of Modbus DNP3 IEC-61850 protocol analyzers.IECor any other object-oriented programming principles.Experience with industrial and/or power system integration automation industrial controls and/or PLCs.Experience performing system checkout factory acceptance testing and commissioning.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.Location: Vacaville CA- This position is located in Vacaville CA where youll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Positioned between Sacramento and Napa Valley the citys close proximity will allow you to enjoy great shopping dining and Vacaville enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation and wide open spaces. Vacaville has it all making it the perfect place to live and work.Pay Range:We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II $115300 - $170400. 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 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 ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at .SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Evaluation,Architectural Design,Data Mining,ELV,Humming Bird Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 115300 - 170400