SELINC

Development Lead Engineer - Power Distribution & Reclosing

Montana - Butte Full time
As a Development Lead Engineer a typical day might include:  
  • Leading and actively participating in product design, development, introduction, and/or supporting activities crossing two or more technical disciplines.

  • Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.

  • Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.

  • Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.

  • Serving as technical lead on complex projects.

  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Other duties as assigned.


This job might be for you if you have:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.

  • Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.

  • Experience in leading cross-functional product development teams.

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

  • Have working knowledge of SEL products.

  • Experience in distribution and reclosing.

Location Information:

This position will be onsite at one of the following SEL locations:

  • Butte, MT

  • Pullman, WA

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: $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less 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 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.