Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Controls)
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Charlotte, NC · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Automation Engineer - Commissioning in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Project Engineer - Commissioning a typical day might include the following:
Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues relating to control system logic, communications, input/outputs, and field wiring while at customer locations.
Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing, and documentation while in office.
Completing and implementing assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if you have:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or significant experience in automation and commissioning of power control systems.
2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and automation/power systems
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 60% based on focus area
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Would look at Associate to Lead Commissioning Engineer Level
Location : We are open to MULTIPLE locatio ns.
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#IND3
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
$90,000 - $150,000. 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 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.