The Senior Power System Protection Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, application, and advancement of protection systems for electric power networks
Job Summary
The Senior Power System Protection Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, application, and advancement of protection systems for electric power networks.
This role requires deep expertise in power system behavior to protect transmission and distribution systems while mentoring early- and mid-career engineers.
As a 100% employee-owned company, SEL offers superior benefits including an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP), top-tier medical insurance, and paid family leave covering 90% of pay.
Matching Summary
The Senior Power System Protection Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, application, and advancement of protection systems for electric power networks.
Salary
Base: $160,600 - $237,300; Bonus/Equity: Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP); Benefits: Top tier medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 10 paid holidays, 12 days vacation accrual
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Power system protection principles
Protective relay application expertise
EMT and stability study modeling
Technical leadership and mentoring
Complex protection scheme design
Nice-to-have
SEL protective relay hands-on experience
Field commissioning and troubleshooting
Authoring technical conference papers
Misoperation analysis experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Key Requirements
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 10 years professional experience in power systems
Proven ability to communicate complex technical information
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time