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FULL_TIME
2-5

Project Engineer II - Automation

12/19/2025

The Project Engineer I - Automation will train and assist customers with automation and protection systems, ensuring high-quality implementation within scope, schedule, and budget. They will also prepare functional design specifications and maintain detailed design documents.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Legacy Over forty years after introducing the first digital protective relay, our devices, software, and systems are found in 173 countries around the world. Customer Focus From our headquarters in Pullman, Washington, we partner with public utilities and private industry all over the world to offer the industry’s top, 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as our products remain in service. Impact SEL innovations continue to advance the global power grid—modernizing and protecting access to power for an increasingly diverse array of communities and global partners. Follow us to learn more about the latest innovations and insights in the industry as we make the power grid and the critical devices within it smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.
About the Role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for Project Engineer - Automation to provide technical support to customers and join our team! A successful candidate must develop a technical proposal and estimation sheet for SPS solution (LSS/GCS/Microgrid/RAS), capable of read and understand the RFQ and Tender documents, well familiar with GCS coding, Microgrid controller and RAS coding, Master in Codsys/IEC61131, able to mentor the automation engineers to continue develop their skills in coding and design documents, lead  and preform the GCS Project pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities and must hold excellent knowledge to execute all SPS project. This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

As a Project Engineer - Automation a typical day might include the following:  

Possessing, understanding, and applying the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation and related SEL products

Training and assisting customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation systems

Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables

Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications

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

This job might be for you if: 

Possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Have an interest in electric power systems and protective relay applications

Are open to travel both domestically and internationally at least 40%

Want to gain experience with power transmission, distribution, 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

Enjoy working cooperatively in a team environment

Location  

Bengaluru - India

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, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility

Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP). 

Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership

International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

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

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.

 
Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsAutomationProtection SystemsDesignConfigurationValidationInstallationCommissioningDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkProject ManagementElectric Power System DesignProtective Relay ApplicationsTravel
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyEnergy
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