Project Engineer I - Project Manager

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power systems around the world. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured quality products in the United States since 1984 and serves customers worldwide.

As a Project Engineer - PM, you’ll cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system project manageement and related SEL products.

2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

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

7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- B.S.



in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

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

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

- Working 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

- Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Preferred Qualifications

- Engineer in Training certificate

- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

- Project engineering 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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