Power System Protection Specialist

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 Protection Specialist/Technician 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 Protection Specialist/Technician, a typical day might include the following:  

•  Create detailed physical and/or electrical design drawings under the supervision of a technical lead.

• Develop relay settings file and provide testing support for various applications

• Provide engineering support to project technical leads, project managers, and customers,

• Maintain an acceptable level of knowledge and expertise with SEL products and industry best practices to protect and automate electric power systems

• Work on business development activities by reviewing and proposing design solutions that meet customer requirements

This job might be for you if: 

• Have an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience/military school training Have an interest in electric power systems and protective relay applications

• Are open to 25% travel

• Want to gain experience with power transmission, distribution and/or generation systems

• Are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities to grow into the role of an independent engineer, lead, and/or quality assurance reviewer.

• Enjoy working cooperatively in a team environment

Location

This position is located in Albuquerque, NM. Albuquerque has something for everyone. The city boasts beautiful red rocks and endless sunshine. Enjoy outdoor recreation in desert preserves, whatever your interests, you will find it in Albuquerque.

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 401K 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.

Salary Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Specialist II $66,500 - 104,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.