Project Engineer II - Studies

$108k to $162k

Colorado, LakewoodFull-timeMid levelPosted Oct 21, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system studies and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
  2. Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
  3. Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
  4. Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
  5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
  6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
  8. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and studies 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 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 Focus Area = Studies Studies = demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge. Physical Requirements None 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

$107,600 - $161,500 annually We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the PE II level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

LEVEL LOWER: $89,400 - $134,100 annually TARGET LEVEL: $107,600 - $161,500 annually LEVEL HIGHER: $129,200 - $193,900 annually 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.

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