Data Center Project Engineer – Protection Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: We are hiring a Data Center Project Engineer - Protection to join our team. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in power system protection and control. Responsibilities include designing protection and control schemes, developing relay settings, and conducting system testing. Competitive pay range of $120,000-160,000 per year. Join us at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for a rewarding career in critical infrastructure.
Job Description
Data Center Project Engineer
- Protection
Data Center Project Engineer - Protection
locations
Pullman - 2420
Indiana - West Lafayette
Michigan - Plymouth
Arizona - Phoenix
Georgia - Alpharetta
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time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
2025-16741
About the
Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power System Protection Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering team. As a Power System Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our data center customers protect and control mission critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
Position:
Project Engineer•
Protection Location:
Open to multiple US locations.
Experience Level:
Minimum of 5+ years in power system protection and control
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems. Create protective relay settings for high-voltage, medium-voltage and low-voltage data center applications. Perform short circuit, coordination and arc-flash studies using Power System software such as Aspen, ETAP, CAPE, SKM. Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes. Develop and validate innovative Protection and Control solutions applicable to data center applications. Perform root-cause analysis to investigate field events. Participate in business development activities, onsite or remote, by presenting SEL products and solutions to data center customers. Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly. Lead and execute technical projects with a team, manage customer expectations, and deliver high quality project deliverables. Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25% of the time.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline Have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques. Familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and
NERC/FERC
regulations. Proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges. Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge power system protection solutions that drive the future of data centers. Be part of a collaborative, innovative team dedicated to mission-critical electrical infrastructure. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. We are 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure! 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
Project Engineer III $120,000-160,000 per year. 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
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SEL is an
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vets/Disabled.
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