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Power Systems Protection Engineer

SEL Engineering Services, Inc.
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Systems Protection Engineer position at SEL Engineering Services, Inc.?

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:    Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.  Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.  Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.  Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.    This job might be for you if:  You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.  Design, review, deliver high quality drawing packages for medium and high voltage substation protection. You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.  Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.    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!    Location:  Fairview Heights, IL – This position is located in Fairview Heights, IL. Located just 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. A quick Metrorail trip to the city will allow you to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, including professional sports teams, first rate entertainment, and great universities. Enjoy local shops, easy access to parks, and great dinning. Fairview Heights is a city rich in history, and values community, making it the perfect place to live and work. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. 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. Pay Range Data New hires generally start between $120,000 - 185,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Salary : $120,000 - $185,000

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