{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f35baa40ca03fa17bcecf60","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f35baa40ca03fa17bcecf60","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f35baa40ca03fa17bcecf60","title":"Lead Power Engineer","description":"A typical day might include the following:\n1. Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.\n2. Assist in developing product specifications, develop and analyze functional tests.\n3. Assist with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.\n4. Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.\n5. Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience\nTypically 2+ years experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies\nExcellent technical training skills\nWorking knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility, industrial plant\nStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skills\nAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities\nAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment\nBackground check results satisfactory to SEL\nNegative drug test result(s)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nWorking knowledge of SEL products\nExperience in power system modeling using EMTP\nPullman, WA - SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.\nPeople are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.\nWe’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.\nWe offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\nWe 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.\nWe foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.\nAsk our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.\nPay Range Data\nWe anticipate filling this position as an Associate Power Engineer $75,000 — $95,000.\nWe are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.\nCommunication with Applicants\nWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com .\nSEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.\nAbout Us SEL invents, designs, and builds digital 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. 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Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.\n2. Assist in developing product specifications, develop and analyze functional tests.\n3. Assist with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.\n4. Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.\n5. Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience\nTypically 2+ years experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies\nExcellent technical training skills\nWorking knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility, industrial plant\nStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skills\nAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities\nAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment\nBackground check results satisfactory to SEL\nNegative drug test result(s)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nWorking knowledge of SEL products\nExperience in power system modeling using EMTP\nPullman, WA - SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. 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We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.\nCommunication with Applicants\nWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAMfilteror reach out to us at careers@selinc.com .\nSEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.\nAbout Us SEL invents, designs, and builds digital 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. 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