Project Engineer I - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an experienced Project Engineer Protection to provide technical support to customers and join our team in Centurion! A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience for transmission and distribution systems, knowledge on power system protection, relay testing and commissioning, knowledge on procedures of power system protection, settings, and testing and related SEL products. If you are looking for an opportunity to work directly with our customers to collaborate and solve power system protection and control problems, train customers on SEL products, and become recognized as an industry expert in a growing global company, then this position is for you!

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

Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system focus system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing and related SEL products.
Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of protection systems.
Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
Minimum 2 years of experience in electric power systems, industry practices, and system protection
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and communications applications
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally over 60% of the time

Location : South Africa – Centurion

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
Wellbeing benefit like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
Pension contribution
Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About Us

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.

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