Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Project Engineer II - Automation (Special Protection Systems)

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About the opportunity

Focus Area Integration and automation oriented towards power electrical systems, development of controllers for load/generation rejection-based remedial action schemes, industrial control, proficiency in programming languages contained in standard IEC-61131-3, proficiency in industrial protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet network-based systems, protocol analyzer, SCADA systems and HMI. Development of commissioning and acceptance testing, training, and customer support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Possess, understand, and apply knowledge and experience with a focus on power system control and related SEL products to complete complex tasks.
  1. Lead in training and assisting customers in the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operation of automation systems.
  1. Lead the assignment, completion, and implementation of work within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget with a high level of quality and safety.
  1. Lead others in creating functional design specifications for projects, and follow up directly with customers to obtain their approval.
  1. Assist in identifying, preparing, and submitting successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
  1. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as needed.
  1. Model, teach, and apply SEL operating values and principles, as well as SEL world-class manufacturing principles.
  1. Understand, Create, Simplify.
  1. Other activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  1. Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
  1. More than 5 years of experience in relevant applications in power electrical systems and industrial practices, associated with the automation and control area.
  1. Demonstrated knowledge in power system control, integration, automation, and OT communication network applications.
  1. Proficiency in programming languages contained in standard IEC-61131-3 (PLCs).
  1. Knowledge and experience in the use of industrial protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus).
  1. Experience in design, configuration, and commissioning of Ethernet network-based systems for OT environments; as well as proficiency in associated concepts, topologies, and protocols (RSTP, SNMP, VLAN, SDN).
  1. Willingness to travel, both nationally and internationally, a minimum of 25% depending on the focus area.
  1. Strong written, documentation, and oral communication skills.
  1. Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  1. Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  1. Satisfactory background check for SEL.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Master's degree in power electrical systems, or related specialization.
  1. Experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, engineering consulting, or system integration.
  1. Knowledge in generation system control, microgrids, and wide area networks.
  1. General knowledge of protection schemes for electrical substations.
  1. Knowledge of NIST SP800, IEC-62443 and/or NERC-CIP standards with a focus on system design.
  1. Project management experience.
  1. Proficiency in spoken and written English (Level B1-B2).

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