Development Lead Engineer - Power Distribution & Reclosing

• Leading and actively participating in product design, development, introduction, and/or supporting activities crossing two or more technical disciplines.

• Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.

• Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.

• Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.

• Serving as technical lead on complex projects.

• Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

• Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.

• Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

• Experience in leading cross-functional product development teams.

• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

• Have working knowledge of SEL products.

• Experience in distribution and reclosing.

Location Information:

This position will be onsite at one of the following SEL locations:

• Butte, MT

• Pullman, WA

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:

Development Lead Engineer $129,200 - $193,900

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 salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title 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.