Project Engineer - Modeling Emphasis

Project Engineer - Modeling Emphasis

Project Engineer - Modeling Emphasis


Job Title: Project Engineer - Modeling Emphasis
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Pullman, WA








Job Description:

The Opportunity:Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Project Engineer with an emphasis in Modeling. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop and test generators, governors, exciters and loads on RTDS for various projects and enjoy mentoring in the development of associate engineers in this exciting aspect, then this position is for you!Project Engineer - Modeling EmphasisResponsibilities:
* Develop and test models of generators, governors, exciters, and loads on a Real Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) system.
* Create in-depth and detailed documents such as dynamic stability reports, generator performance testing, validation reports, voltage stability reports, closed loop control system performance reports, etc.
* Work independently to come up with conclusions on power system operation
* Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget to a high level of quality.
* Assist and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
* Follow and improve applicable processes.Qualifications:
* B.S. in Engineering from an accredited college or university (Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls preferable)
* Over eight years relevant experience with electrical power systems or industrial automation or control systems.
* Excellent knowledge of dynamic modeling (and fundamental physics) of governors, exciters, motors and other related power system equipment.
* Experience with one or more modeling software tools (PSSE, PSLF, RTDS, ETAP).
* Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills
* Willing to travel up to 20% both nationally and internationally
* Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
* Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
* Background check results satisfactory to SEL
* Negative drug test result(s)Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with electric power generation systems
* Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applicationsAn Award Winning CompanySchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service, which has enabled us to expand both within the electric utility market and into industrial, international, and OEM markets.

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evans Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven categories of performance including technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. SEL provides an excellent work environment and is the recipient of several awards, including one of the "100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State" (Puget Sound Business Journal, 1999 - 2003), "2005 Washington State Manufacturer of the Year" (Association of Washington Businesses, 2005), "Most Innovative Supplier" (Energex, 2002), "Entrepreneur of the Year" (Ernst & Young, 2000), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).Apply Your Talent. Make a Difference. Enjoy the Rewards.Are you ready to be part of a highly motivated and well-equipped team? Are you a quick learner who likes new challenges? If so, then you are ready to join us at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer III delivered the first commercial digital protective relay in 1984. Under his technical, managerial, and fiscal leadership, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has expanded to over 2000 employees. Ed understands and supports the need for investing in employees. In return, he expects that we hire only the best, most highly motivated team members, and that we deliver simple, reliable, and cost-effective products and solutions.

Our products and solutions must be simple and reliable because they protect the largest, most complicated machine on earth: the electric power grid. Blackouts in the U.S. and Canada remind us that reliable electric power is crucial to our society. SEL provides systems, services, and products for the protection, monitoring, control, automation, and metering of utility and industrial electric systems worldwide.

Our company and our products exist to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. That purpose has made SEL very successful, and the company is managed with sound fiscal judgment and that purpose in mind. Profits are reinvested to fuel the company's growth.

In addition to offering a variety of challenges in a supportive, stable environment, SEL shares its success with employees by giving them stock in the company. All employees earn stock at the same rate. And because only employees can own SEL stock, the stock price is not subject to market volatility. Even when the stock market value has plunged, SEL stock consistently increased in value.

Employee Testimonial Video:SEL employees describe the opportunity and rewards of a career working at a 100% employee owned company!http://www.youtube.com/selincvideo

Benefits:SEL has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision for all regular full-time employees and their entire family; long-term disability and life insurance; education assistance programs; a very generous employee stock ownership plan; 401K; flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment.To Apply For This Position:We ask all candidates to submit their resume through our website at www.selinc.com/careers. If your qualifications and experience match any of our current openings, please submit your resume for that position so that you may be considered immediately.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.