Power Systems Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesHouston, TX
Full Time
Posted August 31, 2026
$110k - $175k
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Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
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- 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
New hires generally start between $110,000 - 175,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems .
- Develop protective relay settings for industrial facilities , generation plants , substations, transmission and distribution systems .
- Work alongside industry-recognized protection experts while developing expertise in advanced relay technologies, transmission protection, and utility modernization initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies .
- Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, seek feedback when needed, and follow through on project commitments.
- Possess , understand , and appl y the fundamental concepts, practices , and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products.
- Train and assist customers in the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning , and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Complete assigned work within the agreed - upon scope, schedule , and budget while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.
- Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
- Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline
- 3+ years of relevant experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection design practices and philosophies
- Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control
- Working 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% of the time , based on the area of focus
Requirements
- Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
- I ndustrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
- Project engineering experience
- Programming, testing, and commissioning experience with protective relays
- Experience developing ac/dc schematics, single line diagrams, and wiring diagrams for protection and control applications
- Experience developing settings configuration files for SEL devices using AcSELerator QuickSet
- Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!
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.
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