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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Designs protective relays and power solutions

Drafter

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeCenturion, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience for each academic year, is required.
  • Three or more years of relevant experience with high-voltage electrical design, including several projects in protective relay control systems, is required.
  • Ability to learn product concepts and technical details is required.
  • Ability to work with moderate technical supervision and take ownership of assigned responsibilities is required.
  • Competency in CAD drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStation is required.
  • Understanding of installation requirements for protective relays of different types and functions is required.
  • Willingness to travel as needed is required.
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills are required.
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities is required.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment is required.
  • Satisfactory background-check results and negative drug-test results are required.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.
  • Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
  • Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.
  • Complete assigned work and submit it within timelines and budgets at a high level of quality.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
  • Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
  • Use the best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
  • Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Understand, create, and simplify.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A BSEE, BSET, or related design degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
  • Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA control systems is preferred.
  • Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience is preferred.
  • Application knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications is preferred.

About the Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Designs protective relays and power solutions

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and manufactures devices, software, and systems that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Their products include protective relays and related equipment that monitor and control power systems; they also provide software and system-level solutions to manage and protect electrical grids. SEL’s protective-relay legacy dates back 40 years, and today their devices are used in 173 countries. The company differentiates itself through long-term support: a top 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as its products remain in service, plus strong utilities and private-industry partnerships. SEL’s goal is to modernize the global power grid and keep critical electricity infrastructure smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pullman, WA
Founded
1982

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