Power Systems Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Fairview Heights, IL

Pay: $110,000-$175,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Job Description**

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.

SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:

• Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Data centers – Electrical Distribution, Power Monitoring, Protection, and Automation
• Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear
• Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS

SEL ES - Automation projects focus on providing solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. This can involve data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, transfer schemes, SCADA design, communication network design, FLISR, advanced monitoring for power system solutions and many more.

Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project.

**Position Experience Requirement:**

• Minimum of 5+ years
• Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements

**As an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:**

• Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to power system automation, protection, and control systems.
• Design, configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems utilizing SEL products and related technologies.
• Provide technical training and support to customers during project execution and system operation.
• Develop and contribute to functional design specifications, engineering studies, and system architectures.
• Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables, including design documents, reports, checklists, validation records, test reports, and commissioning documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases.

**This position will consider candidates from an Associate to Engineering III level.**

**This job might be for you if:**

• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
• Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
• Willing to travel at least 20% of the time domestically

**Additions skills but not requirements:**

• Experience with phase I/O style project management
• Experience with SEL product configurations
• Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, Copadata Zenon, Ignition, Cimplicity, EcoStruxure or similar
• Experience with PLC programming
• Network troubleshooting tools

**This position is open to multiple locations**

**Location Information: We are open to MULTIPLE locations**

**Houston, TX**-This position is on-site located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.

**West Lafayette, IN** – This position is located in West Lafayette, IN, a welcoming community that combines small-town charm with the energy of world-class university town. Home to Purdue University, the area is known for its innovation, strong schools, and vibrant community. Residents enjoy parks and outdoor recreation, local events, diverse dining options, and an affordable cost of living, all while being conveniently located within driving distance of Indianapolis and Chicago.

**Plymouth, MI** – This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan, positioned between Ann Arbor and Detroit. The cultural and educational hub of Southeast Michigan, Plymouth is surrounded by parks and historic neighborhoods with top-rated school districts. Rated one of the safest cities in Michigan, and among the top Best Places to Raise a Family, Plymouth offers year-round outdoor recreation and festivals. Nearby world-c