The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Studies Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Project Engineer II/III - Studies, a typical day might include the following:
1. Serve as technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual and detail design, execution, development, and support activities crossing multiple projects, demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.
2. Identify, prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
3. Lead project teams to resolve customer concerns and foster customer satisfaction.
4. Ensure project team deliverables are within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
This job might be for you if you have:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise project teams
Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineers License or equivalent certification
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
Project management experience
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
Location
Dubai - UAE
Why SEL?
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.
Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership
International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
Provident fund contribution
Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- 8+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation
- Demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS
- Strong knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration, automation and communications
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, ICT and protective relay applications
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally a minimum of 25%
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise project teams
- Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Negative drug test result(s)
- Professional Engineers License or equivalent certification
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
- Project management experience
- Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
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.
