Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software 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 Designer 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 Designer in Engineering Services a typical day might include the following: Creating detailed substation physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead. Preparing CAD drawings and other project documentation. Drawing development involving substation general arrangements, section/elevation views, conduit...

About Us Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and builds products and systems that protect, control, and automate power systems worldwide. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our team develops and maintains software applications used to configure and manage SEL devices. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across both frontend and backend technologies. The ideal candidate has strong experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web API development (REST, GraphQL, etc.) using C# and ASP.NET. This role involves developing new features, supporting existing applications, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in the specification, design, implementation, and testing of software systems. Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components of full stack...

At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software 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 Construction Manager 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 Construction Manager in Engineering Services a typical day might include the following: Provide construction leadership and oversight for complex substation and transmission line projects from mobilization through commissioning and closeout. Serve as a subject matter expert for high-voltage electrical systems and utility construction...

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 Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and...

This position is part of an early push to change how Manufacturing Operations uses data day to day. The Data Analyst joins the Process Control and Reliability team at a time when data is becoming central to how equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance decisions are made across SEL. Process Control and Reliability focuses on how manufacturing equipment behaves over time and why failures happen. The goal is to reduce unplanned downtime and help teams prevent issues instead of reacting after the fact. This position plays a major part in delivering critical data to inform decision makers. In this role, the Data Analyst works closely with engineers, technicians, and system owners to build and improve how manufacturing equipment data is collected, transformed, and used. That includes strengthening data sources, improving indicators, and applying statistical methods that support root cause analysis and predictive maintenance efforts. The work directly supports...

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 an Automation Engineer - Commissioning 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 Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following: Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations. Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office. Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule...

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 Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and...

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As a Senior 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 Senior 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...

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step? As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids. As a Power System Protection...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide support for communication/automation/protection test beds. Perform testing on existing and new technology. Document test bed activities and results. Support Sales and Customer Service and product development activities related to communication/automation/protection. Support applications engineers to develop best practice application guides for SEL technology that provide secure and compliant solutions. Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Self-motivated/self-starter Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work...

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step? As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection schemes. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids. As a Power System Protection...

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 Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide . Key Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc. Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects. Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers. Estimate labor, material, and construction costs...

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 Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide . Key Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc. Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects. Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers. Estimate labor, material, and construction costs...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the specification, design, implementation, and testing of protective relays for electric power systems. Maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system. Conceive and develop concepts for new product ideas and enhancements. Serve as the project technical lead. Develop papers on innovative power system protection solutions & present at conferences & seminars. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation and World Class Manufacturing principles. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Typically, 10+ years’ experience in electrical power systems, protection practices, and philosophies. Knowledge of power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability. Excellent technical...

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 Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide . Key Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc. Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects. Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers. Estimate labor, material, and construction costs...

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 Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide . Key Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc. Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects. Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers. Estimate labor, material, and construction costs...

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 an Automation Engineer - Commissioning 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 Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following: Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations. Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office. Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule...

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 an Automation Engineer - Commissioning 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 Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following: Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations. Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office. Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Engineering Services (SEL - ES) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator Intern in Plymouth, MI. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part time during the school year and full time during the summer. If you are an enthusiastic team player, we invite you to apply now! As a Project Coordinator Intern, a typical day might include the following: Providing administrative support to the department and project teams, including scheduling and coordinating project execution deliverable, generating meeting minutes, prepare presentations, creating and maintaining action item lists. Providing support to project teams including maintaining project files, creating and maintaining reports. Coordinating activities to meet project objectives. Assisting in maintaining accurate project files and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial...

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 Project Engineer – Project Manager 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 Project Engineer – Project Manager a typical day might include the following: Work with customers to understand their needs and respond with solutions through new proposal development when within SEL Engineering Services’ competencies. Be a customer trusted advisor and lead projects to ensure assigned work is completed within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety. Prepare and maintain detailed scoping, schedule, and budgeting...

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 Project Engineer – Project Manager 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 Project Engineer – Project Manager a typical day might include the following: Work with customers to understand their needs and respond with solutions through new proposal development when within SEL Engineering Services’ competencies. Be a customer trusted advisor and lead projects to ensure assigned work is completed within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety. Prepare and maintain detailed scoping, schedule, and budgeting...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries. SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to: Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system....

SEL ES is seeking a skilled Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team. If you enjoy hands-on work with high-voltage equipment, solving real-world problems in the field, and being part of a mission-critical industry, this role could be an excellent fit. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of power system equipment across the electric utility and industrial landscape. As a Technician/Specialist, your day may include: * Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus. * Operating industry-leading test equipment such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, and Omicron systems for validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. * Performing functional and operational testing on high-voltage apparatus. * Conducting detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity. * Working closely with customers, engineers, and internal...

SEL ES is seeking a skilled Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team. If you enjoy hands-on work with high‑voltage equipment, solving real-world problems in the field, and being part of a mission-critical industry, this role could be an excellent fit. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of power system equipment across the electric utility and industrial landscape. As a Technician/Specialist, your day may include: Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus. Operating industry-leading test equipment such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, and Omicron systems for validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Performing functional and operational testing on high‑voltage apparatus. Conducting detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity. Working closely with customers, engineers,...