Job Description
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 - Automation to provide technical support to customers and join our team! A successful candidate must:
- Develop a technical proposal and estimation sheet for SPS solution (LSS/GCS/Microgrid/RAS).
- Be capable of reading and understanding RFQ and Tender documents.
- Be well familiar with GCS coding, Microgrid controller, and RAS coding.
- Master Codsys/IEC61131.
- Able to mentor automation engineers to continue developing their skills in coding and design documents.
- Lead and perform the GCS Project pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Have excellent knowledge to execute all SPS projects.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.
As a Project Engineer - Automation, a typical day might include the following:
- Possessing, understanding, and applying the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of power system automation and related SEL products.
- Training and assisting customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation systems.
- Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
- Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
- Leading in assigning, completing, and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
This job might be for you if:
- You possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
- You have an interest in electric power systems and protective relay applications.
- You are open to travel both domestically and internationally at least 40%.
- You want to gain experience with power transmission, distribution, or generation systems.
- You are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities to grow into the role of an independent engineer.
- You enjoy working cooperatively in a team environment.
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. Benefits include:
- 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.