Electrical Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically 6+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: transformer, inductor, or other coiled component design; analog circuit design and simulation, such as LTSpice; digital design with microprocessors, microcontrollers, or programmable logic; power supply design; statistical analysis using JMP or similar software; electromagnetic field simulation, timing analysis, or signal integrity analysis, such as Ansys; or engineering analysis using Mathcad, MATLAB, or Python.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others.
- Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Satisfactory background check results.
- Negative drug test result(s).
- Design, analyze, and validate magnetic components and electronic circuits to meet product requirements.
- Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
- Lead the development of magnetic-component, hardware, and system-level specifications.
- Develop and review test plans; execute or oversee testing; analyze results; and document findings for design reviews and project records.
- Develop and maintain accurate project plans, schedules, and labor estimates.
- Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
- Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
- Mentor and direct the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.
- Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in all work activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Leadership experience or training.
- Strong project management knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of transformer design.
- Knowledge of switch-mode power-supply design.
- Knowledge of industrial controls.
- Knowledge of three-phase and electric power systems.
- Knowledge of electric utility telecommunications.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pullman, Washington
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SEL announced $150 million Nampa and new Post Falls facilities in September 2026.
- SEL expects 250 jobs per site and more than 800 open roles globally.
- WSU's Schweitzer Engineering Hall and Guyana training deepen SEL's recruiting and customer pipeline.
What critics are saying
- SEL's five expansions since 2024 risk execution slips before 2027 facility openings.
- Utilities can slow orders if Schneider, S&C, or GE Digital win standards battles.
- A major cyber incident in SEL service delivery would damage trust across critical infrastructure customers.
What makes Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories unique
- SEL controls critical-grid protection with deeply integrated relay and automation hardware.
- SEL's employee-owned culture attracts engineers, reinforced by 9,000 employees worldwide in September 2026.
- SEL built durability through IEC 62443-2-4 certification and 40 years of security-by-design.
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Disability Insurance
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Company News
WSU unveils $80 million engineering hall to boost student innovation. By www.kxly.com - RSS Results in news/local-news of type article Sep 18, 2026 | 12:06 PM PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University celebrated the opening of Schweitzer Engineering Hall on Friday, a landmark facility representing a significant investment in engineering education and innovation. The 66,288-square-foot building serves as the central hub for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, with spaces for student support, hands-on learning, and collaborative projects. "Schweitzer Engineering Hall represents the very best of what can happen when public investment, private philanthropy, and a shared belief in student success come together," said WSU President Betsy Cantwell. "This building will serve generations of Cougars by providing inspiring spaces where students can discover, create, collaborate, and prepare to solve some of society's most pressing challenges." The $80 million project was made possible through a partnership among WSU, the State of Washington, Ed and Beatriz Schweitzer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and nearly 100 additional donors, corporations, and foundations. "This facility is much more than a building," said Partha Pande, dean of WSU's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. "It is a place where students will find community, receive support, pursue bold ideas, and gain the knowledge and experience needed to shape the future." More information about the ribbon cutting ceremony and Schweitzer Engineering Hall and WSU's engineering and design district modernization efforts can be found online. On Air Now 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is expanding its manufacturing operations with a $150 million investment in a 103,000-square-foot facility in Nampa, Idaho. The Pullman-based company, which produces equipment that protects and monitors critical infrastructure, expects the new site to create approximately 250 jobs initially. The expansion aims to reduce lead times and increase production capacity to meet growing global demand for SEL products. This marks the company's fourth manufacturing expansion in two years, following new facilities in Moscow and Charlotte, North Carolina, and a property acquisition in Pullman. The Nampa facility, located at 1406 N. Galleria Drive, represents a long-term commitment to supporting customers and preparing for sustained growth, according to company founder Ed Schweitzer.
SEL achieves IEC 62443-2-4 certification, strengthening cybersecurity assurance for critical-infrastructure customers. PULLMAN, Washington - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has earned IEC 62443-2-4 certification at Maturity Level 2 from exida, a globally recognized certification body for industrial control system security. For utilities, industrial organizations and other critical-infrastructure operators, the exida certification validates that SEL applies documented and managed cybersecurity practices when providing services for industrial automation and control systems (IACSs). IEC 62443-2-4 is an international standard that establishes cybersecurity requirements for service providers involved in the integration and maintenance of industrial automation solutions. Beyond the security features of individual products, IACS cybersecurity depends on how solutions are designed, integrated, configured, commissioned, maintained and supported throughout their life cycle."Cybersecurity is essential to the reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure," said Nicholas Seeley, senior vice president of Engineering Services. "Pursuing IEC 62443-2-4 certification reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, secure solutions that our customers can depend on." This certification reflects a longstanding history of security by design at SEL, beginning when SEL founder Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, invented the first password-protected relay over 40 years ago. Learn more about SEL IACS service offerings.
SEL continues to expand manufacturing capacity with new Post Falls, Idaho facility. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) continues to expand its manufacturing operations in Idaho with the purchase of a large industrial building in Post Falls, an investment that will increase manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand for products that protect, monitor and control critical infrastructure.Teams at the site will manufacture electronic devices like those produced at the SEL facilities in Pullman, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho. The new manufacturing facility is expected to be fully operational in 2027."In addition to our recent purchase of the 103,000-square-foot facility in Nampa, our manufacturing investment in the Post Falls location will allow us to bring two facilities online to increase our ability to meet the significant demand for our electronic devices," said President Dave Whitehead.This is the fifth major manufacturing expansion initiative SEL has announced in the past two years. Previous projects include new electronic device manufacturing facilities in Moscow and Nampa, Idaho; an expansion of panel manufacturing operations in Charlotte, North Carolina; and the acquisition of the former Pullman Building Supply property in Pullman, Washington."Utilities and industries across the globe are upgrading critical electrical infrastructure to improve reliability, security and performance," said SEL Founder and Chairman of the Board Ed Schweitzer. "Idaho has been a tremendous partner for SEL for many years, and we're pleased to continue growing our presence and capacity in a state that shares our commitment to innovation, manufacturing and long-term investment."The new facility is expected to initially create approximately 250 manufacturing careers. SEL offers a starting wage of $26 per hour, plus shift differentials of up to $10 per hour.SEL has more than 800 open positions globally. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/careers.
SEL to build new manufacturing plant in Southern Idaho. PULLMAN, WA - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is expanding its manufacturing operations in Idaho with the purchase of a facility in Nampa. The Pullman-based company announced Tuesday it will invest more than $150 million in the 103,000-square-foot facility and equipment. SEL says the expansion will increase manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for products used to protect, monitor and control critical infrastructure. The new facility in Southern Idaho is expected to begin operations in 2027 and initially create approximately 250 manufacturing jobs. SEL says starting wages will be $26 per hour, with shift differentials of up to $10 per hour. The Nampa project is SEL's fourth major manufacturing expansion announced in the past two years. Other projects include a new manufacturing facility in Moscow and expansions in Pullman and Charlotte, North Carolina.