As an Integration & Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
- Maintain advanced technical knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and enhancement of integration and automation features in SEL products.
- Define, develop and analyze product specifications, functional tests, and system validation processes.
- Diagnose customer reported problems with integration and communication features and document issues for developers.
- Provide technical and market analysis to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.
- Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation and World Class Manufacturing principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if:
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience with serial, Ethernet, and multiple communication protocols and their application in an electrical power system environment
- Typically 2+ years of experience in setup and configuration of a broad range of network devices and interfaces
- Typically 2+ years of experience at an electric utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Typically 2+ years of experience in electric power SCADA or EMS practices
- Experience contributing to product development teams
- Working knowledge of the following: SEL products and protocols, Electric utility telecommunications, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-103, -101, -104, DNP3, Modbus, PRP, IEEE 1588, 3-phase and electric power systems, Electric utility protection practices, NERC-CIP compliance requirements, Industrial controls and PLCs
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:
Integration & Automation Engineer- $97,700 - $144,400
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on 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.
Skills Required
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience with serial, Ethernet, and multiple communication protocols in electrical power systems
- Typically 2+ years experience setting up and configuring a broad range of network devices and interfaces
- Typically 2+ years experience at an electric utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Typically 2+ years experience in electric power SCADA or EMS practices
- Working knowledge of SEL products and protocols; IEC 61850; IEC 60870-101/103/104; DNP3; Modbus; PRP; IEEE 1588; electric power systems; protection practices; NERC-CIP; industrial controls and PLCs
- Experience contributing to product development teams
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.
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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.
