Project Engineer I - Automation
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About the Role
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories seeks a Project Engineer - Automation to provide technical support for power system automation projects. The role involves designing, configuring, and commissioning automation and protection systems, mentoring staff, and assisting with proposals.
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Responsibilities
- Possess, understand and apply knowledge and experience of power system automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products to complete complex assignments
- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems
- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety
- 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
- Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies
- 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
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- 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)
- Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification (preferred)
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience (preferred)
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Job Overview
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide.
- We are looking for a Project Engineer Automation to provide technical support to customers.
- A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience of power system automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products to complete
Typical Day Responsibilities
- Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products to complet
- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
- 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.
- Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies
- 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
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- 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)
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
- Project management experience
- Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
Location
- Saudi Arabia Khobar
Why SEL?
- Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
- Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
- Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
- Wellbeing benefit like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
- Pension contribution
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