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$108k – $162k per year
Location
In office (Lakewood)
Seniority
Middle · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is an employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, that designs and manufactures protective relays, automation controllers, communications and cybersecurity products for electric power systems. Founded by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, who shipped the first digital protective relay, it has grown to more than 7,000 employees and serves utilities and industrial customers worldwide with products, engineering services and training. It hires power system protection engineers, software, firmware and hardware engineers, project engineers and managers, quality and compliance staff, sales and accounting roles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system studies and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

6. Model, teach, 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

5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and studies practices and philosophies

Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

Demonstrated proven 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

Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Project management experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Studies

  • Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.

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.

Pay Range Data: $107,600 - $161,500annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the PE II level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

LEVEL LOWER: $89,400 - $134,100annually

TARGET LEVEL: $107,600 - $161,500annually

LEVEL HIGHER: $129,200 - $193,900annually

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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