Project Engineer I - Automation

CompanySEL Engineering Services
LocationTexas - Houston
CategorySoftware Engineering
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Posted2026-09-21
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Description

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following

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Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

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Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

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Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.

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Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.

This job might be for you if:

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B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

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5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and * focus area practices and philosophies.

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Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

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Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

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Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

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Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

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Engineer in Training certificate

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Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

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Project engineering experience

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Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software

Focus Area = Automation

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Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.

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: $81,300 - $122,000 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Power Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Associate Project Engineer: $81,300 - $122,000 annually

Project Engineer I: $88,400 - $132,700

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 [email protected] .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.