Commissioning Engineer

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$90k - $150k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid.

Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations.
Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office.
Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.
2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Negative drug test result(s)

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.