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As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, programming, testing, and implementingeffective protection and control schemes. Your technical knowledge and growing expertiseinprotection and controlschemes, power system studies, and project execution willcontribute to solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure.\nAs a Protection Engineer, a typical daymight include the following:\nDesign, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems.\n\nDevelopprotective relay settings for industrialfacilities, generationplants, substations, transmission anddistribution systems.\n\nWork alongside industry-recognized protection experts while developing expertisein advanced relay technologies, transmission protection, and utility modernization initiatives.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies.\n\nPerform system testing and commissioning activities to validatethe functionality and performance of protection schemes.\n\nFollowand applySEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.\n\nThis job might be for you if:\nYou have a B.S. or M.S. degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline\n\nYou are curious, coachable, and willing to take initiative while working collaboratively and supporting the success of the team.\n\nYou have a strong understanding of power system protection principles,protection and control schemes, and power system studies usingETAP, SKM, RTDS,etc.\n\nYou are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.\n\nYou have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.\n\nYou demonstrateproblem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nTake ownership of assigned responsibilities, seek feedback when needed, and follow through on project commitments.\n\nPossess, understand,and applythe fundamental concepts, practices,and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.\n\nTrain and assistcustomers in thedesign, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning,and operation of automation and/or protection systems.\n\nComplete assigned work within the agreed-upon scope, schedule,and budget while maintaininga high levelof quality and safety.\n\nParticipate in the preparation of functional design specifications.\n\nPrepare and maintaindetailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.\n\nFollow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.\n\nUnderstand. Create. Simplify.\n\nOther duties as assigned. Required Qualifications\n\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering orarelevant discipline\n\n3+ yearsofrelevantexperience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection design practices and philosophies\n\nGood knowledge of electric power system protection and control\n\nWorking knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology,and protective relay applications\n\nWilling to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% of the time,based onthe area offocus\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer License or equivalent certification\n\nIndustrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience\n\nProject engineering experience\n\nProgramming, testing, and commissioning experience withprotective relays\n\nExperience developing ac/dc schematics, single line diagrams,andwiring diagrams for protection and control applications\n\nExperience developing settings configuration files for SEL devices using AcSELeratorQuickSet\n\nDon'tmiss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!\nLocation Information:\nHouston, TX -This position is inHouston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest isyou will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first-rateentertainment. 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 placeto live and work.\n\nCompetitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. \nPeople are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.\nWe’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.\nWe offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\nWe 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.\nWe foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. \nAsk our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.\nPay Range Data\nNew hires generally start between $110,000 - 175,000. 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.\nCommunication with Applicants \nWe communicate with all applicants. 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