PE - Automation for Data Center Eng team

Inc. (sel)
King of Prussia, PA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $201,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Ethernet Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Modbus Information Technology Process Control Systems

Job description

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

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

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

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

  5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

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

  7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  8. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 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)

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 = Automation

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

Benefits & conditions

Tuition reimbursement, 401(k), Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid sick time, Adoption assistance, Disability insurance Full-time 2900 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406, People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

Project Engineer II $115,000 - 170,000 per year.

Project Engineer III $136,000 - 201,000 per year.

We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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