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We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer to support the design and development of Electrical Relay Protection and control systems. As a Designer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate with technical leads to produce high-quality engineering designs, CAD drawings, and project documentation while contributing to innovative power system solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or AutoCAD software suites
• Analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.
• Prepare oneline diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for protection, control and automation equipment.
• Review vendor drawings and integrate equipment into design packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, Tech leads, project managers, and field teams to support project execution.
• Provide design support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure quality control throughout the design process.
• Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
• Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
• Develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
• Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Three plus years of relevant experience with electrical design, including several projects in protective relay protection and controls systems
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products
• Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation)
• Acceptable understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function
• Willing to travel as needed
• 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

• Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control and SCADA control systems
• Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience
• Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications

Physical Requirements

• None.

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.

The pay range for this position is typically $32-37/hour depending on experience.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.