As a Designer II, a typical day might include the following:

Create detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials and support job estimates under the direction of a technical lead.

Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.

Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.

Prepare technical specifications for review.

Complete assigned work within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.

Develop and maintain an intermediate level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.

Assist, mentor, and train interns, drafters and entry level designers.

Develop and maintain an intermediate level of knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.

Assist with the development of improvements to available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements

This job might be for you if:

Associate degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year

Six plus years of relevant experience with high voltage electrical design, including multiple projects in protective relay control systems

Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products

Ability to work independently, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities

Expert competence in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation)

Intermediate understanding of the installation requirements for protective relays of different type and function

Willing to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA control systems

Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience

Knowledge of protective relay applications and/or automation applications

Location:  

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. 

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 Information: ​

$31.97 - $38.37 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.