Project Engineer I - Proposal

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for a Project Engineer - Proposal to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience in transmission and distribution systems, knowledge on power system protection, relay testing and commissioning, knowledge on procedures of power system protection, settings, and testing and related SEL products. This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

As a Project Engineer - Proposal, a typical day might include the following:

1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system proposals focusing on reviewing customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope.
2. Evaluating bid/no bid decisions, developing work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules.
3. Developing a good understanding of SEL’s complete ES portfolio and using it effectively to develop complete solutions.
4. Working with contracts to finalize terms and conditions and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
5. Leading in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
6. Leading in assigning, completing, and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
7. Assisting in the identification, preparation, and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
8. Mentoring and developing professional staff.
9. Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
10. Understanding, creating, and simplifying.
11. Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you:

1. Have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
2. Have 5+ years of relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and proposal practices and philosophies.
3. Have experience in EPC/Panel Builders/Tendering background (Automation & Protection CRP).
4. Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
5. Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology, and protective relay applications.
6. Are willing to travel both domestically and internationally based on focus area.
7. Possess strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
8. Have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
9. Can work cooperatively in a team environment.
10. Hold a Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification (preferred).
11. Have project management experience (preferred).
12. Possess working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software (preferred).
13. Have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
14. Have negative drug test result(s).

Location: Saudi Arabia – Khobar

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance.
Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility.
Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses, and engineering development programs (EDP).
Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership.
International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.
Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.