Power System Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Boise, ID

Full Time

Posted October 2, 2026

$89k - $134k

Transmission & Distribution

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 3, 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

Pay Range Data: $89,400 - $134,100

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual design, detailed design, execution, development, and support activities across multiple projects and focus areas.
Identify, prepare, and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
Review customer RFQs and technical specifications to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Lead project teams in resolving customer concerns and fostering long-term customer satisfaction.
Ensure project deliverables are completed within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
Develop project work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrices, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and preliminary schedules.
Collaborate with Contracts and other cross-functional teams to finalize project terms and conditions.
Mentor and develop professional staff and provide supervision when required.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Embrace SEL's philosophy: Understand. Create. Simplify.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration, automation, and communications applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology (ICT), and protective relay applications.
Ability to work on multiple solutions simultaneously
Proven ability to lead and supervise project teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, depending on project and focus area requirements.
Successful completion of required drug screening.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with an electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering firm, or system integrator.
Project management experience.
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software.
Why Join SEL? At SEL, you'll help solve complex technical challenges while working alongside industry experts committed to innovation, quality, and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects from proposal development through execution, while supporting critical infrastructure around the world. If you are a technically driven engineering professional with a passion for developing solutions and leading successful projects, we encourage you to apply.

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.