About SEL

SEL invents, designs, and builds digitais products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is straightforward: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical

About the Role - Project Engineer II - Automation

Key Responsibilities:

1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area* and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

8. Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

- B.S.



In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

- 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies

- Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

- Demonstrated proven 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

- 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

- Professional Engineer 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

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help us shape the future of engineering solutions across the APAC region!

To Apply for This Position:

Interviews will commence shortly, so if you have what it takes to be successful in this role, please apply now by providing your CV and a brief cover letter regarding your suitability for the role.

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