US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Position Responsibilities
Assisting in designing, prototyping, and documenting technologies for application in SEL products or solutions.
Assist engineers in research and writing new ideas and functional specifications.
Analyze competitor products.
Participate in the development of application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas.
Protect SEL intellectual property by writing patent and copyright applications.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power preferred, related or equivalent experience is acceptable.
Knowledge in one of the following areas:
Power systems:
-- Power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability
-- Experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies
-- Experience with digital signal processing
Demonstrated excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Willing to travel up to 25%
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 Data
We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Research Engineer: $84,000 — $124,000. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.
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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
- Knowledge in power system analysis, protection, and stability
- Experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies
- Experience with object oriented programming in C, C++, C#
- Experience with embedded software design
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and has not been reviewed or approved by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
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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.




