Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
Project management experience
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software
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
Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
 
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceParental leave
Additional Information
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for a Project Engineer - Automation to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience of power system automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
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's responsibilities might include the following:
Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system automation software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
Model, teach, 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:
B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation practices and philosophies
Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Selinc · South Africa