Job Description

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  

South Africa – Centurion

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

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.