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Project Engineer II - Automation
Project Engineer II - Automation-March 2024
Perth
Mar 28, 2026
About Project Engineer II - Automation

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area* and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

  Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

  Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

  Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

  Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

  Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  Understand. Create. Simplify.

  Other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

  5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies

  Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

  Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

  Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

  Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)

  Preferred Qualifications

  Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

  Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

  Project management experience

  Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

  Focus Area = Protection, Automation, Design, Studies, Commissioning, Security, Networking, and Project Management

  Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

  Business Development = Identifies, negotiates and manages strategic business relationships. Develop opportunities and leads. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers. Develop targeted sales with focus on strategic customers and markets.

  Civil = civil design and engineering theory, principles, and applications; structural design and constructability of electrical power substations including equipment, grading slopes, drainage, and applicable foundation types.

  Commissioning = perform commissioning and site acceptance testing in the field, train and assist customers with installation, commissioning, and operation of devices. Up to 80% travel.

  Design = analyze technical specifications; create detailed physical and electrical designs, bill of materials, and job estimates.

  Networking = industrial control system networking experience, including provision, design, test and implementation of wide area/local area networks.

  Project Manager = Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs.

  Proposals = Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions, develop work statement, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop good understanding of SEL’s complete ES portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with contracts to finalize terms and conditions.

  Protection = system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing.

  Security = industrial control system security experience, including technical controls, security assessments, policies, plans and procedures. Working knowledge of NERC/CIP compliance and/or NIST SP800 security requirements.

  Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.

  Physical RequirementsNone

   

  SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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