Senior Substation Engineer (Physical Substation Design)

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Acting as a mentor to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
• Serving as a technical expert in the design and application of SEL equipment and solutions in a focus area.
• Researching, innovating, and developing new solutions and/or processes.
• Reviewing/approving/completing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work at the highest level of quality.
• Project Manage/develop processes/lead in training and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, review, installation, commissioning, and operation of engineered solutions.
• Responsible for environmental, health and safety leadership, maintaining a safe workplace, safety awareness and training, accident investigations and reporting, and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.

This Job might be for you if you:

• Have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or an applicable discipline.
• Have 8+ years working knowledge and experience of electric power systems or other equivalent transferable knowledge and industry experience.
• Have expert knowledge in area of focus, specifically in Power Systems Consulting and Substations
• Have excellent technical training and skills.
• Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience
• Extensive experience with power systems and customers
• Working knowledge of Vision or other PM Tracking Software
• Professional Engineer license Highly Preferred

Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locations.

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

$136,100-$170,300

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibilities. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. #IND3

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.