Application Engineer - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Pullman, WA

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$95k - $120k

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and manufactures products and solutions that protect and control power systems around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical representative of SEL, acting as a liaison between customers and SEL engineering, manufacturing, and support teams
Provide technical expertise on SEL protection, automation, and communications solutions in both pre-sales and post-sales engagements
Support the sales team with consultative technical guidance, including system design, device selection, and solution architecture
Assist customers with application design, settings development, configuration, testing, and commissioning support
Manage customer technical requirements from project initiation through commissioning and ongoing support
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering and operations teams to identify new opportunities and ensure long-term success
Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and demonstrations both on-site and virtually
Participate in industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars representing SEL
Develop and maintain knowledge of industry trends, standards, and competitive solutions to support continuous improvement
Travel to customer sites as needed (typically 25–30% travel)
Experience working at the intersection of customer engagement and engineering, ideally in a technical sales or application engineering role
Hands-on experience with power systems, protection relays, automation systems, or industrial control systems
Strong understanding of power system fundamentals, including protection schemes, SCADA, communications protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850), and substation automation
Experience with commissioning, testing, or configuring protective relays and control systems is an asset
Familiarity with industrial networking and cybersecurity principles is an asset
Knowledge of utility, industrial, or renewable energy markets
Broad understanding of trends in grid modernization, digital substations, and power system reliability
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical solutions to customer value
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure field or customer environments
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Ability to write and speak English coherently

Requirements

Experience with SEL products or similar protection and control platforms
Knowledge of power system protection standards and practices (IEEE, IEC)
Experience with SEL software, and/or SEL RTAC & Automation platforms
Background in substation commissioning, protection coordination, or system studies

Benefits & Perks

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.