Electrical/Power System Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and project estimates under the guidance of technical leads.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings and other engineering documentation.
• Provide design engineering support for project teams throughout the design and execution phases.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for review.
• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of SEL products, solutions, and industry design practices.
• Support, mentor, and train interns, drafters, and entry-level designers.
• Build expertise in electric power system protection, automation, and control solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows, and provide recommendations for enhancement.
• Support and uphold company values, operational principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Six or more years of experience in high-voltage electrical design, including multiple projects involving protective relay control systems.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of installation requirements for a variety of protective relays and control systems.
• Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering or design field.
• Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems.
• Experience working with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.
• Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, and/or automation systems.
• Familiarity with substation design and control system integration.

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

New hires generally start between $92,000 - 136,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.