SEL
Associate Project Engineer - Protection
Job at a glance
- Pay
- $97,000 – $201,000
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Part-time
- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- First found
- Nov 4, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
What's your fit?
Score your resume against this job to see your fit, the gaps and the risks.
About the job
As a Project Engineer - Automation, a typical day might include the following:
-
Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
-
Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
-
Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
-
Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.
This job might be for you if:
-
B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
-
2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
-
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
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
This position is open to the following locations:
Boise, ID
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
Project Engineer I - $97,000 - $144,000.
Project Engineer II - $115,000 - $170,000.
Project Engineer III - $136,000 - $201,000.
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more 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 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.