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We arelooking fora passionate, talented, and motivated Power System Protection Engineer to join our growing SEL Engineering Services team.As a Power System Protection Engineer, you willbe responsible forensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, programming, testing, and implementing effective protection and control schemes. Yourexpertisein relay protection and control schemes, power system studies, and project management will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As aProtection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.

• Create protective relay settings for industrial, generation, substations, transmission & distribution utilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.

• Work alongside industry-recognized protection experts while developingexpertisein advanced relay technologies, automation systems, transmission protection, and utility modernization initiatives.

• Perform system testing and commissioning activities tovalidatethe functionality and performance of protection schemes.

• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S.or M.S.degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline

• You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and power system studies in ETAP, SKM, RTDS etc.

• You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.

• You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses,understandsandappliesthe fundamental concepts,practicesand procedures ofpower system protection and related SEL products.

• Train andassistcustomers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation,commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope,scheduleand budget toa high levelof quality and safety.

• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

• Prepare andmaintaindetailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World ClassManufacturing Principles.

• Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.
  Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

• 3+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection design practices and philosophies

• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control

• Working 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 testresult(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

• Industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

• Project engineering experience

• Programming, testing, and commissioning experience of protective relays

• Experience developing ac/dc schematics, single line diagrams, wiring diagrams for protection and control applications

• Experience developing settings configuration files for SEL devicesusingAcSELeratorQuickSet

Don'tmiss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!

Location Information:

• Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.