Principal Engineer - Special Protection Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Pullman, WA

Full Time

Posted September 30, 2026

$209k - $270k

Transmission & Distribution

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Listing evidence and provenance

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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

1. Lead the discovery, development, evaluation, and advancement of innovative ideas, technologies, applications, market opportunities, and growth initiatives that invent the future and support long-term business objectives.

Requirements

Master’s and/or PhD in Engineering discipline. Accomplished author and presenter of technical papers. Holder and major inventor of US patents related to SEL's mission. Registered Professional Engineer.
Focus Area = All markets – SPS: Subject matter expert in the design, application, validation, and performance assessment of Special Protection Systems (SPS) and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS), ensuring power system reliability, stability, congestion management, and operational security under normal and contingency conditions.
Location: Boise, ID or Pullman, WA

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.