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≈ $61k – $121k per year (Estimated)
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Employment
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 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.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a Engineer with a focus in VHDL Register-Transfer Level (RTL) Digital Logic design for our R&D Communications product group. In this role, you will develop and support our SONET/VSN Multiplexer with TDM interfaces, Ethernet Circuit Emulation Gateway, Satellite Synchronized Network Clocks, Ethernet Switches, and other communication products.

A typical day as a VHDL RTL Digital Logic Engineer might include:

  • Serving as technical lead on complex VHDL RTL digital logic projects.
  • Creating and maintaining internal RTL design documentation.
  • Writing test plans and developing test harnesses/stimulus for RTL functional verification.
  • Preparing design and system level specifications.
  • Participating or moderating peer reviews of designs, documentation and test plans.
  • Providing and maintaining accurate project plans and labor estimates.
  • Working closely with product managers on new product concepts and enhancements.
  • Engaging with cross-discipline teams to deliver world-class products for critical infrastructure.
  • (3-5 essential duties and responsibilities of the job that paint a picture of what someone in this role would regularly do)

This job might be for you if:

  • are passionate about designing RTL digital logic for FPGAs.
  • enjoy solving difficult problems with efficient and creative solutions.
  • have experience in both RTL, hardware and firmware development practices.
  • are knowledgeable in networking protocols, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), MPLS, SONET and precise timing technologies such as PTP (IEEE 1588), IRIG-B and GPS.
  • want a career making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of combined experience in the following areas:
    • RTL Digital Design with FPGAs using VHDL/Verilog
    • Xilinx, Intel FPGA (Altera), Microchip (Microsemi/Actel), Lattice Semiconductor Tools
    • Firmware Design with FPGA SOCs/Microprocessors using C/C++
    • Simulation, Synthesis and Timing Analysis of Digital Logic
    • Functional verification of RTL Digital Logic
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Ability to rapidly learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to mentor others
  • Strong writing, technical documentation and speaking
  • Background check results satisfactory to SEL
  • Negative drug test result(s)

It is a plus if you have:

  • Supervisory experience or training
  • JIRA development process (DCP, Closeout, Standups, Sprints), GITHUB, Confluence

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories:

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.

Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location - Burnaby, BC

Burnaby, BC - This position is located in Burnaby, BC, east of Vancouver. Burnaby is the one of the largest cities in British Columbia. Burnaby has designated 25% of their land to parks and open spaces, making it ideal for those looking for that big city feel and maintaining the comfort of open spaces.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • SEL makes an annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution for eligible employees. The group RRSP also supports personal contributions.
  • We offer top tier health insurance that includes extended coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: Statutory paid holidays, personal holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, 9 paid sick days, parental leave that covers up to 90% of regular earnings, and family medical and compassionate leave.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, and adoption assistance.

Pay Range Data:$105,600 - $158,400 CAD annually

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 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.

Communication with Applicants

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

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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