Electrical/Power System Designer
- Houston, United States
- $92K – $136K /yr
- Mid Level
- Posted
About SEL
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Duties and Responsibilities Develop detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and project estimates under the guidance of technical leads.
- Create and maintain CAD drawings and other engineering documentation.
- Provide design engineering support for project teams throughout the design and execution phases.
- Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for review.
- Complete assigned work safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of SEL products, solutions, and industry design practices.
- Support, mentor, and train interns, drafters, and entry-level designers.
- Build expertise in electric power system protection, automation, and control solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows, and provide recommendations for enhancement.
- Support and uphold company values, operational principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Competitive pay.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Requirements
- Qualifications Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
- Six or more years of experience in high-voltage electrical design, including multiple projects involving protective relay control systems.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
- Working knowledge of installation requirements for a variety of protective relays and control systems.
- Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.
Preferred
- Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering or design field.
- Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems.
- Experience working with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.
- Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, and/or automation systems.
- Familiarity with substation design and control system integration.
- Competitive pay.
Pay
- Data New hires generally start between $92,000 - 136,000.
- We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
- Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
Benefits
- Superior benefits.
- Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) 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.
- 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 401(k) 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.
Pay Range
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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