Senior Substation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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Texas - Houston Indiana - West Lafayette Until 8/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted May 10, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Senior Power Systems Consulting Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Acting as a mentor to engineers, specialists, and technicians.
  • Serving as a technical expert in the design and application of SEL equipment and solutions in a focus area.
  • Researching, innovating, and developing new solutions and\or processes. 
  • Reviewing\approving\completing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work at the highest level of quality.
  • Project Manage\develop processes\lead in training and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, review, installation, commissioning, and operation of engineered solutions.
  • Responsible for environmental, health and safety leadership, maintaining a safe workplace, safety awareness and training, accident investigations and reporting, and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.


This Job might be for you if you:

  • Have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or an applicable discipline.
  • Have 8+ years working knowledge and experience of electric power systems or other equivalent transferable knowledge and industry experience.
  • Have expert knowledge in area of focus, specifically in Power Systems Consulting and Substations
  • Have excellent technical training and skills.
  • Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time


Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience
  • Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience
  • Extensive experience with power systems and customers
  • Working knowledge of Vision or other PM Tracking Software
  • Professional Engineer license Highly Preferred

Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locations.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data  

$136,100-$170,300 

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibilities. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.  #IND3

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About this role

Summary

Design, consult, and manage electrical power systems and substations, mentoring engineers and leading projects.

Job title

Senior Substation Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

power systems and engineering

Location requirements

Multiple US states, remote work allowed with 25% travel

Salary

$136k–$170k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringpower systemsproject managementsafety practices

Preferred skills

supervisory experienceprofessional engineer licensevision softwareutility experience

Specializations

power systemssubstations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City

West Lafayette, IN, USA

On-site City

Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

On-site City

Pullman, WA 99163, USA

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Boise, ID, USA

On-site City

King of Prussia, PA, USA

On-site City

Medina, MN, USA

On-site City

Phoenix, AZ, USA

On-site City

Alpharetta, GA, USA

On-site City

Lakewood, CO, USA

On-site City

Minneapolis, MN, USA

On-site City