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Lead Automation Engineer

Selinc

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Jul 24, 2026

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Salary
$115k – $170k
Location
Idaho - Moscow, United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Lead
Education
Bachelor
Source
Workday

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Maintain a detailed understanding of electric power system automation and industrial control systems including related protocols, serial and network communications, security, and logic programming.
2. Lead in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation of automation and control systems.
3. Lead in developing and analyzing product specifications and functional and validation tests.
4. Lead in writing and maintaining product documentation including application guides, data sheets, and instruction manuals.
5. Lead in the development of technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.
6. Lead in evaluation of competing automation products.
7. Perform as a technical lead on assigned projects.
8. Mentor Engineers and Associate Engineers.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you are a US Citizen and if you have:
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 6+ years relevant experience in setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems with a broad range of serial and network devices and interfaces
Working knowledge of automation and integration applications, practices, and philosophies at an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm
Knowledge of OSI model
Strong knowledge of layer 2, 3, and 4 (switching, routing, and transport) networking principles
Excellent technical presentation and training skills
Willing to travel up to 15%
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
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)

Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of SEL products
Working knowledge of SEL, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, and IEC 61850 protocols
Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
Experience in customer service or technical support

Physical Requirements
None

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

Pay range for position is $115,300 - $170,400 per year. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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.

Skills

Customer Service

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