As an Electrical Engineering Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:
- Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
- Tracking and stabilizing projects, implementing solutions for obstacles and anticipating customer needs related SEL products in order to complete complex assignments.
- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
- Lead others to create and finalize customer approved functional design specifications for projects.
- Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
- Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering and development activities.
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field required.
- Project management experience/training related to engineering construction and electrical systems or a PMP Certification.
- Relevant application experience with electric power systems, power system protection and control, integration, and/or automation and communications applications.
- Willing to travel regionally a maximum of 25%.
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
Pay Range Data - $110,000 – $150,000
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
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.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
- Project management experience or training related to engineering construction and electrical systems, or PMP certification
- Application experience with electric power systems, power system protection and control, integration, and/or automation and communications applications
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 25%
- Experience in electrical utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or 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.
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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.
