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Commissioning Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Houston, TX · Posted September 3, 2026

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Job Description

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)

Location Information:

Houston, TX -This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.

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.

Salary Information

$120,000 - 160,00 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. 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

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 careers@selinc.com .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.