Associate Integration and Automation Engineer

About the role

The Associate Integration & Automation Engineer contributes to the development, validation, and advancement of integration and automation solutions for electric power system applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role supports the design and testing of communication, protection, and automation technologies used in modern power systems. The position provides opportunities to develop technical expertise through hands-on engineering work, system analysis, and technology evaluation while supporting SEL’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate integration and automation features for SEL products.
• Support the implementation and verification of communication protocols, automation functions, and system integrations used in electric power system applications.
• Develop and execute test plans, simulations, and laboratory evaluations to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Investigate customer-reported issues related to communications, integration, and automation features and document findings for development teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering principles, modeling techniques, and analytical methods to evaluate and improve power system protection, communication, and automation solutions.
• Participate in feasibility studies and technical investigations to assess emerging technologies and their application to SEL products.
• Support real-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system-level validation activities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Communicate technical information effectively through documentation, test reports, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Build technical expertise in electric power systems, communications, protection, and automation technologies through project participation and collaboration with experienced engineers.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge and assume increasing responsibility as experience grows.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work professionally with internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Academic or professional experience in electric power systems, communications, controls, automation, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • SEL products and protocols
  • SCADA Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus
  • Automation Protocols: IEC 6150 GOOSE, IEC 61850 Sampled Values, PRP and HSR
  • Time Synchronization Protocols: IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B, SNTP
  • PLC Programming: IEC-61131-3
  • Digital signal processing and digital control system principles to evaluate and improve power system protection solutions
  • Power system protection principles and applications
  • Real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
  • Operational technology (OT) communication systems and architectures

Location

Pullman, WA

Benefits

• Employee-owner status with an employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) options.
• Top-tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off: 10 holidays, 12 days of vacation accrual starting at hire, 9 sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships, and engineering development programs.
• Additional benefits may include wellness programs, fertility support, adoption assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Pay

$85,000 – $124,461 per year; pay determined by job level and candidate experience.