Project Engineer - Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for Project Engineer - Project Manager to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience of power system full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.

Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles, and anticipate customer needs and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

• Possesses, understands, and applies knowledge and experience of power system full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-disciplined projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles, and anticipate customer needs and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

• 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.

• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

• Understand. Create. Simplify.

• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.

• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and project management 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 are satisfactory to SEL.

• Negative drug test result(s)

• 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

South Africa – Centurion

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

• Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses, and engineering development programs (EDP).

• Wellbeing benefit like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

• Pension contribution

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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