Power Systems Protection Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Minneapolis, MNFull-time$108–159K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Power Systems Protection Engineer applies advanced electric power systems knowledge to complex engineering assignments and leads protection and automation projects from design through operation. The role provides technical leadership, customer training and support, proposal and estimate development, and mentorship for engineers. It also collaborates across teams to develop customer solutions and supports business objectives through innovation and customer-focused service.
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Job Duties
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.
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Shift
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Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$108,000.00 - $159,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55415
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
99185
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,263 open Power Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–159K/yr
- Minnesota median$105–184K/yr28 salary ranges
- US median$105–184K/yr1,014 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $134K, is 8% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($145K) — in the middle half of Power Systems Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Power Systems Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 1,263 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- RMS Energy11 open
- CDM Smith7 open
- Black & Veatch5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Power Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (1,119 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 784 of the 1,263 open Power Systems Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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