Commissioning 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 an Automation Engineer - Commissioning 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 Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following:  

• Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations. 
• Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office.
• Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.
• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.