SEL
PE - Automation for Data Center Eng team
Job at a glance
- Pay
- $115,000 – $201,000
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- First found
- Nov 1, 2026, 10:34 AM ET
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About the job
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of power system focus area *and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.
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Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
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Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
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Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
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Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
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Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
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Understand. Create. Simplify.
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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 **focus area *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 = Automation**
-** Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
Physical Requirements** None**
Location:
**We are open to this position being located in one of the following locations:
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King of Prussia, PA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Wesley Chapel, FL
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Charlotte, NC
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Lewis Center, OH**
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
**Project Engineer II $115,000 - 170,000 per year.
Project Engineer III $136,000 - 201,000 per year.
We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.**
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.