Project Engineer II - Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for Project Engineer – Project Manager to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience of power system with full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out, effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs, 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 – Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:  

• Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system with full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out, effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs, 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 you have: 

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.

  
  

• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and project management 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 are satisfactory to SEL.

  
  

• Negative drug test result(s).

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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  
Saudi Arabia – Khobar

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, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  
  

• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance.

  
  

• Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility.

  
  

• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP). 

  
  

• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership.

  
  

• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.

  
  

Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.