R&D Power Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, implementation, and testing of protective relays for electric power systems.

• Maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.

• Conceive and develop concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.

• Serve as the project technical lead.

• Develop papers on innovative power system protection solutions & present at conferences & seminars.

• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation and World Class Manufacturing principles.

• Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Typically, 10+ years’ experience in electrical power systems, protection practices, and philosophies.

• Knowledge of power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability.

• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

• Experience leading projects with cross-discipline teams.

• 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

• Working knowledge of SEL products.

• Experience in power system modeling.

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

Power Engineer $97,740 - $144,460

Lead Power Engineer $115,300 - $170,400

Development Lead Engineer $136,100 - $201,100

Senior Engineer $160,600 - $237,300

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 and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.