Protection and Control (P&C) Designer

⚡ Design the Future of Power with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)! Electrical Design Technician / Design Engineer 📍 Boise, Idaho Are you the person who sees a complex electrical drawing and thinks, "I can make that better" ? Do you enjoy transforming ideas into real-world solutions that keep communities powered and protected?

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) , we're on a mission to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more efficient. We're looking for a talented, detail-oriented electrical design professional who loves problem-solving, embraces technology, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll help bring critical power protection and automation projects to life by: 🔹 Creating detailed physical and electrical designs for utility and industrial projects 🔹 Developing CAD drawings, schematics, and project documentation 🔹 Supporting technical leads throughout project execution 🔹 Delivering high-quality work on time and within budget 🔹 Building expertise in SEL technologies, relay protection systems, and industry best practices 🔹 Mentoring and assisting drafters with technical tasks 🔹 Continuously improving processes and helping drive innovation 🔹 Living SEL's mission to Understand.

Create. Simplify. What Makes You a Great Fit You bring both technical expertise and a passion for learning. Required Qualifications ✅ Associate's degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or a related field (or equivalent experience) ✅ 3+ years of high-voltage electrical design experience ✅ Experience working on protective relay control system projects ✅ Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Micro.

Station ✅ Understanding of protective relay installation requirements ✅ Strong communication and documentation skills ✅ Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team ✅ Willingness to travel as needed ✅ Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement Bonus Points For ⭐ BSEE, BSET, or related engineering degree ⭐ Testing and commissioning experience with protective relays, SCADA, or process control systems ⭐ Utility, consulting, or system integration experience ⭐ Knowledge of power system protection and automation applications Why SEL?

At SEL, your work directly impacts the reliability of power systems around the world. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, tackle meaningful projects, and continue growing your technical skills while helping build a safer, smarter energy future. What You'll Love 💡 Challenging and meaningful engineering work 🤝 Collaborative, supportive team culture 📈 Opportunities for professional growth and technical development ⚡ The chance to make a real-world impact on the infrastructure that powers our communities 🌲 Why Boise?

Not local? We've got you covered—we offer relocation assistance for this role! Boise offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and outdoor adventure. Spend your weekends floating the Boise River, hiking nearby trails, skiing in the mountains, or cheering on the Boise State Broncos . With a vibrant downtown, friendly community, and plenty of sunshine, it's easy to see why so many people love calling Boise home.

Come for the opportunity. Stay for the mountains, the river, the Broncos, and the lifestyle. 💙🧡⚡ Compensation Expected hiring range: $67,700 – $98,600 annually , depending on experience, skills, and location. 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. &nbsp Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants.

If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com . SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.