Power System Protection Engineer

SEL is seeking an individual to support power systems protection application support.

As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes.

This application engineer needs to have a drive to learn and customer focus. This individual will have a wide range of autonomy and flexibility in order to best provide quality solutions and world-class customer service to our national customers. You’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Responsibilities

A typical day might include the following:

• Develop working knowledge of power system protection and all related SEL products.

• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.

• Contribute to product specifications, application, and testing software, and literature.

• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.

• Teach in customer on-site and online visits, SEL University courses, and hands-on seminars for customers and SEL personnel.

• Maintain customer application and quality information and develop industry relationships.

• Continuously identify, measure, follow, and improve marketing, sales, and engineering quality procedures.

• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.

  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, equivalent degree, or equivalent work experience.

• You have competent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

• You have the ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

• You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• You have the ability to travel.

You will interact with a diverse range of customers, solving technical problems and teaching the best solutions through various channels.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis in power systems
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with power system protection and relays.

Locations:

Irvine, CA-, You will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches.  You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.

Phoenix, AZ- Ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Phoenix has something for everyone. The city boasts beautiful red rocks and endless sunshine. Enjoy outdoor recreation in desert preserves or shopping and dining in the cosmopolitan city, whatever your interests, you will find it in Phoenix.

San Ramon - Great place to live. The city offers a vibrant community with plenty of amenities, including parks, shopping centers, and diverse dining options. Additionally, San Ramon boasts beautiful natural surroundings with numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

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:

Phoenix, AZ - $80,000 - $140,000

Irvine, CA - $88,000 - $165,000

San Ramon - $90,000 - $172,000

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with differing experience. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. The salary range may differ in other locations based on cost of labor. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.