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Power Systems Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Company websiteselinc.com (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), opens in new tab)

Base salary $108K  to $159K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Houston, TX

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  • LocationHouston, TX
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (35 min ago) · observed since

About this job

Key Responsibilities:


  • Apply advanced knowledge of electric power systems and related technologies to complete complex engineering assignments.
  • Lead the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of protection and automation systems.
  • Serve as a technical leader for projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Provide technical training and support to customers during project implementation and operation.
  • Participate in the development of technical proposals, project estimates, and customer solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and develop effective engineering solutions.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and other technical professionals; provide leadership and supervision when needed.
  • Promote and model company values, operational excellence, and continuous improvement principles.
  • Support business objectives through innovation, problem-solving, and customer-focused service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric power systems engineering or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of power system protection, control, automation, communications, and integration technologies.
  • Experience with power system design, studies, protective relay applications, and communication systems.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (minimum 25%, dependent on area of specialization).
  • Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent industry certification.
  • Experience supporting electric utilities, industrial facilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.
  • Project management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Experience with project tracking and management software (Vision or similar platforms).

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.

 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:

New hires generally start between $108,000 - 159,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

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.

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.

Source: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Power Systems Protection Engineer (this listing)$108K - $159K
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Power Systems Automation Engineer$110K - $175K
Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer$110K - $175K
Project Engineer - Proposal$110K - $175K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-22
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Texas - Houston

New hires generally start between $108,000 - 159,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related

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