As a Designer in Engineering Services a typical day might include the following:
- Creating detailed substation physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.
- Preparing CAD drawings and other project documentation.
- Drawing development involving substation general arrangements, section/elevation views, conduit plans, grounding plans, fencing plans, lighting plans, foundation plans, and bill of materials
- Providing design engineering support to project technical leads.
- Completing assigned work and submitting within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
- Developing and maintaining an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
- Assisting and mentoring junior designers and/or drafters with technical tasks.
- Developing and maintaining an acceptable level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
- Using best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- BSET or related design degree from an accredited college or university OR associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year.
- Four plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including several projects in substation design or protective relay controls systems.
- Electrical utility, consulting or system integrator experience.
- Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications.
- Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
- Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD, Civil 3D or Microstation).
Location
This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for position is $25.00 - $45.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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 401K 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
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.
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.
