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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · King of Prussia, PA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Base pay
$90k–$120k
Travel
20%
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in King of Prussia, PA. Logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.

Tools it names
Automation
Base pay
$90k–$120k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 20% travel

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
About 6% below similar roles

Typical $89k–$133k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 77%
  • PLC 73%
  • Lean 27%
  • Root cause 27%
  • Team leadership 27%
  • Six Sigma 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverageTraining program

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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in King of Prussia

1 other open role at this site.

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience with phase I/O style project managementExperience with SEL product configurations Experience with IEC-61131 programmingExperience with Python programmingExperience with IT/OT Network designExperience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)Substation safety training

  • ✓Locations:
  • ✓King of Prussia, PA - This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.

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.

Salary Information

$90,000 - 120,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. #INDD2

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  • •Job Description
  • •Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a Power Systems Engineer- Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system. Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:Communication network equipment Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software As an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customersJoins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projectsDefines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level directionResearch of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutionsBranching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittalAutomation Design Specifications and drawingsProduct configurationsFactory testing and proceduresField safety preparations and commissioning proceduresService reportsTechnical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning. This position will consider candidates from an Associate or Engineering I level. This job might be for you if: Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for researchProfessional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.Designing of control logic schemes and network configurationsAbility to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of MaterialsExperience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.) Experience with server/client SCADA applicationsExperience with design/development suite of HMI applicationsWilling to travel at least 20% of the time domestically and abroad

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