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Project Engineer I/II/III - Automation

SEL Engineering Services, Inc.
Pullman, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

  • Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

  • Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

  • Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

This job might be for you if:

  • B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

  • 2 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies

  • Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

  • Demonstrated proven 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% based on focus area


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification

  • Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

  • Project management experience

  • Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Automation

  • Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

This position is open to the following locations:

Pullman, WA; Lewis Center, OH; or Plymouth, MI

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

Project Engineer I - $97,000 - $144,000.

Project Engineer II - $115,000 - $170,000.

Project Engineer III - $136,000 - $201,000.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Maternity & Paternity Leave

Salary : $97,000 - $201,000

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