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(sel) - **Location:** Pullman, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $81,300.0 - $132,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Systems Integration, Test Scripts, HMI Screens, Process Control Systems - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16d4ad0cb643e3ea ## About the Role B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications Working 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 skills 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), Engineer in Training certificate Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience Project engineering experience Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software Focus Area = Automation * software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. ## Description As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning POWERMAX® power management and microgrid control systems. 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