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In this role, you will review customer RFQ documents, evaluate bid/no-bid opportunities, develop project work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrices, risk assessments, cash flow projections, and preliminary project schedules. You will leverage a strong understanding of SEL's Engineering Services portfolio to develop comprehensive technical solutions and collaborate with Contracts to finalize commercial terms and conditions.\nThis position requires a strategic, technically skilled professional who can effectively lead proposal development efforts, support customer engagement, and contribute to successful project execution.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nServe as the technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual design, detailed design, execution, development, and support activities across multiple projects and focus areas.\nIdentify, prepare, and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.\nReview customer RFQs and technical specifications to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.\nLead project teams in resolving customer concerns and fostering long-term customer satisfaction.\nDevelop project work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrices, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and preliminary schedules.\nCollaborate with Contracts and other cross-functional teams to finalize project terms and conditions.\nMentor and develop professional staff and provide supervision when required.\nModel, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.\nEmbrace SEL's philosophy: Understand. 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Simplify.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\nMinimum of 8 years of relevant experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices.\nDemonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration, automation, and communications applications.\nDemonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology (ICT), and protective relay applications.\nAbility to work on multiple solutions simultaneously\nProven ability to lead and supervise project teams.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\nStrong organizational and problem-solving abilities.\nAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, depending on project and focus area requirements.\nSatisfactory background check results.\nSuccessful completion of required drug screening.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.\nExperience with an electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering firm, or system integrator.\nProject management experience.\nWorking knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.\nWhy Join SEL?\nAt SEL, you'll help solve complex technical challenges while working alongside industry experts committed to innovation, quality, and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects from proposal development through execution, while supporting critical infrastructure around the world.\nIf you are a technically driven engineering professional with a passion for developing solutions and leading successful projects, we encourage you to apply.\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.\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 401K options.\n\nWe offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\n\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.\n\nWe foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.\n\nAsk our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.\n\nPay Range: $97,700 - $144,400 annually\nWe 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 Project Engineer 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.\nAssociate Engineer: $84,200 - $124,500 annually\nEngineer: $97,700 - $144,400 annually\nLead Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 annually\nCommunication with Applicants \nWe communicate with all applicants. 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