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Selinc

Project Engineer - Automation

SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationWashington - Pullman
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live9h ago
Washington law requires most employers to post a pay range.
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and focus area 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
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Nice to have4
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
Eligibility3
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Skills
PLC
IEC-61850
DNP
Modbus
SCADA
PSSE
ETAP
RTDS
Vision
NERC/CIP
NIST SP800
Benefits
Stock ownership plan
401(k)
Medical insurance
Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid family leave
Paid medical leave
Tuition assistance
Wellness benefits
Fertility benefits
Adoption benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area* 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 *focus area 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 = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project Management
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Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
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Business Development = Identifies, negotiates and manages strategic business relationships. Develop opportunities and leads. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers. Develop targeted sales with focus on strategic customers and markets.
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Civil = civil design and engineering theory, principles, and applications; structural design and constructability of electrical power substations including equipment, grading slopes, drainage, and applicable foundation types.
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Commissioning = perform commissioning and site acceptance testing in the field, train and assist customers with installation, commissioning, and operation of devices. Up to 80% travel.
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Design = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.
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Networking = industrial control system networking experience, including provision, design, test and implementation of wide area/local area networks.
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Project Manager = Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs.
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Proposals = Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions, develop work statement, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop good understanding of SEL’s complete ES portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with contracts to finalize terms and conditions.
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Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.
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Security = industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements.
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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.
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We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
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We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
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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.
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We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
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Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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].
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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