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Senior Substation Engineer

SEL Engineering Services, Inc.
Pullman, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Acting as a mentor to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
  • Serving as a technical expert in the design and application of SEL equipment and solutions in a focus area.
  • Researching, innovating, and developing new solutions and\or processes.
  • Reviewing\approving\completing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work at the highest level of quality.
  • Project Manage\develop processes\lead in training and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, review, installation, commissioning, and operation of engineered solutions.
  • Responsible for environmental, health and safety leadership, maintaining a safe workplace, safety awareness and training, accident investigations and reporting, and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.


This Job might be for you if you:

  • Have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or an applicable discipline.
  • Have 8 years working knowledge and experience of electric power systems or other equivalent transferable knowledge and industry experience.
  • Have expert knowledge in area of focus, specifically in Power Systems Consulting and Substations
  • Have excellent technical training and skills.
  • Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time


Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience
  • Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience
  • Extensive experience with power systems and customers
  • Working knowledge of Vision or other PM Tracking Software
  • Professional Engineer license Highly Preferred

Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locations.

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

$136,100-$170,300

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibilities. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. #IND3

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 : $136,100 - $170,300

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