Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Associate Project Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets. This position focuses on component selection, cabinet layout, wiring design, and compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate enjoys iterative design, works comfortably with cross‑functional teams, and applies thorough knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements to deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.
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Position Responsibilities
Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematic development, panel layout, wiring, grounding, and labeling
Select electrical components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Apply proper creepage and clearance requirements for high‑voltage and high‑current components
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes
Participate in design reviews and support design iteration and continuous improvement
Collaborate with component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification teams
Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and production transition
Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and certifications
Assist with regulatory reviews, audits, and certifications as required
Required Qualifications
B.S in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications
Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management
Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements
Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards
Ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation, or industrial controls
Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations, and environmental ratings (NEMA/IP)
Experience using electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes
Interest in iterative design and continuous improvement
Familiarity with MIL Standards
Location
Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
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
We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Project Engineer: $84,240 - $124,461.
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, 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 SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
- Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications
- Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management
- Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements
- Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards
- Ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation, or industrial controls
- Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations, and NEMA/IP environmental ratings
- Experience using electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
- Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes
- Interest in iterative design and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with MIL Standards
- U.S. citizenship
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
