Application Engineer - Protection Systems

Responsibilities

• Working with customers to apply new technologies or solutions to their power systems.

• Designing models and/or demonstrations of new technologies or solutions to teach customers how we can enhance their system(s).

• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem.

• Analyzing responses of protective relays to power system faults.

• Teaching customers how to use SEL products or how protective relays protect primary electrical equipment.

• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience with power system protection and relays.

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Location

We are open to this position being located in the following locations:

• Charlotte, NC

• Little Rock, AR

• Richmond, VA

• Huntsville, AL

• Alpharetta, GA

• Columbus, GA

• Chattanooga, TN

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

• 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 Data

$84,200 - $160,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.