Job Description
SEL designs and manufactures products that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our solutions help utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. We are hiring an Application Engineer to help support SEL customers in the Northwest region.
As an Application Engineer, you will:
Maintain and improve knowledge of power systems, focus area*, and all related SEL products.
Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
Apply principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
Teach SEL University courses within core area.
Publish application guides, notes, template guides, software tools, and/or technical conference papers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree)
Typically 2+ years of experience in power systems, industry practices, and focus area*
Ability to write and speak English coherently
Listens carefully; provides positive, helpful and professional communication to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrates composure and professionalism under difficult circumstances.
Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Experiments to find new solutions.
Creates a positive and motivating working environment for all.
Proven technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills
Ability to direct daily work activities with general supervision
Models high standards of honesty and integrity
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using SEL products
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start with a base salary between $95,000 - $120,000 per year depending on skills and experience. 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.
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.
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