Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and project estimates under the guidance of technical leads.
- Create and maintain CAD drawings and other engineering documentation.
- Provide design engineering support for project teams throughout the design and execution phases.
- Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for review.
- Complete assigned work safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of SEL products, solutions, and industry design practices.
- Support, mentor, and train interns, drafters, and entry-level designers.
- Build expertise in electric power system protection, automation, and control solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows, and provide recommendations for enhancement.
- Support and uphold company values, operational principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
- Six or more years of experience in high-voltage electrical design, including multiple projects involving protective relay control systems.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
- Working knowledge of installation requirements for a variety of protective relays and control systems.
- Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering or design field.
- Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems.
- Experience working with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.
- Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, and/or automation systems.
- Familiarity with substation design and control system integration.
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
New hires generally start between $92,000 - 136,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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.
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
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may substitute
- Six or more years of high-voltage electrical design experience, including multiple protective relay control system projects
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software
- Working knowledge of installation requirements for protective relays and control systems
- Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering or design field
- Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems
- Experience with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators
- Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, or automation systems
- Familiarity with substation design and control system integration
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.







