Associate Project Engineer - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for a Project Automation
Engineer who has a good technical background and understanding of electrical
power systems. Successful candidates will have power system automation,
software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry
protocols (IEC-‎61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and
industry SCADA practices background and knowledge.
If you are an engineer with demonstrated experience in electric power systems
and are interested in promoting, supporting, and developing distribution
control technologies and solutions for the electric power industry, we invite
you to apply for this position at our Khobar office!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
‎1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and
procedures of power system 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.
‎2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration,
validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or
protection systems.
‎3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule
and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
‎4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
‎5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test
reports, and deliverables.
‎6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class
Manufacturing Principles.
‎7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
‎8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
‎2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry
practices, and software, integration and automation, industrial controls,
PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-‎61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol
analyzers, and industry SCADA practices and philosophies
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration
and/or automation and communications applications
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 test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training certificate
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system
integrator experience
Project engineering experience
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for
quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand
within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different
industries, markets, and geographies around the world.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.