Power Systems Automation Engineer

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Power Systems Automation Engineer

Apply locations Florida - Wesley Chapel time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id 2025-17667

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.

SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers' requirements. Applications include , but are not limited to :

Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear

Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS

SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.

Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include , but are not limited to :

Communication network equipment

Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.

Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.

Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software

Position :

Project Engineer - Automation

Position Experience Requirement :

B achelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology related field.

Consideration for a ssociates degree with p ast work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements

Position Description :

Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas

Independent work direction while communicating with other stakeholders of the project.

Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects

Self-starts with pre-defined direction and project goals from Technical Leads.

Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions

Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)

Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.

Executes standard project processes and documentation defined by Technical Leads .

Submits deliverables for internal q uality standards review

Position skill requirements :

Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)

Ownership of schedule and new topic research

Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for internal colleagues .

Understanding of control logic schemes and network configurations

Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings and DC / AC Schematics

Willing to travel up to 2 0%of the time domestically (primarily east region U.S. )

Additions skills but not requirements :

Experience with phase I / O style project management

Experience with SELproduct configurations

Experience with IEC-61131 programming

Location :

Wesley Chapel, Florida, offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Located just 17 miles north of Tampa, this fast-growing community is known for its excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a variety of recreational activities. Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, shopping centers, and the country's first man-made freshwater lagoon.

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.

Salary Information

$90,000 - 150,00 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Vets / Disabled.

About Us

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple : to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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