Integration & SCADA Support Engineer

If you aspire to start a career working alongside experts in the field, gaining the knowledge and experience to become an expert yourself, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. You will have the chance to become a subject matter expert in SCADA and Automation devices from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), while interacting with a diverse range of customers, solving technical problems and teaching the best solutions through various channels. Your mission will be to assist our customers in successfully automating tasks within the power system environment and beyond.

Keywords

DNP3, IEC 61850, SCADA, programming Logic

This job might be for you if you…

• Have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent engineering degree
• Have 5+ years of experience in power systems automation and communication.
• Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including:
  • SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA).
  • RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series).
  • PLCs, HMIs.
  • Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications.
  • Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X).
  • Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN.
  • IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram).
  • Troubleshooting with Wireshark.
• Can write and speak English clearly and coherently, listen attentively, and provide positive, helpful, and professional communication to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain composure and professionalism under challenging circumstances.
• Can take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and experiment to find new solutions.
• You can create a positive and motivating working environment for all and work cooperatively in a team.
• Can provide technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.
• Can direct daily work activities with general supervision.
• Model high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Enjoy teaching and learning new skills, technologies, and products.
• Can travel up to 30%.

A typical day might include the following:

• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems, SCADA, integration system automation, and all related SEL products.
• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, and telephone contact.
• Applying principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Contributing to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participating in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Teaching SEL University courses within your core area.
• Publishing application guides, videos, notes, template guides, software tools, and/or technical conference papers.

Location

This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city will allow you to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, including professional sports teams, first rate entertainment, and great universities. Enjoy local shops, easy access to parks, and great dinning. Fairview Heights is a city rich in history, and values community, making it the perfect place to live and work.

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

We anticipate filling this position as an Application Engineer $80,000 - $135,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. 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 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.