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12.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) postings stay open a median of 29 days.

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  4. 20.0%14 days
  5. 35.5%30 days
  6. 58.6%60 days
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) median: 29 days open

The posting

We are seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman to join our Engineering Services team, supporting electrical field installations and commissioning activities at substations and industrial facilities. In this role, you will perform protective relay installation, testing, and troubleshooting; panel and cabinet modifications; cable and fiber routing; control house integration; conduit installation; and field commissioning while ensuring safe execution through ICTR and LOTO planning. You will also lead installation technicians on complex projects, provide mentorship, develop field installation estimates, and maintain accurate documentation and as-built drawings. Qualified candidates will hold a valid Journeyman license in applicable states, possess SQEW certification, have experience reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams, and be willing to travel up to 75%. Ideal candidates bring experience with control panel wiring, active substations, and SEL products, along with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality electrical installations in demanding field environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform electrical field installations of varying complexity.

2. Perform the following functions:

a. Protective relay installation, testing troubleshooting

b. Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification

c. Cable routing and assembly (including fiber)

d. Control house integration and assembly

e. Conduit forming and installation

3. Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL Engineering Services processes and products.

4. Supervise installation technicians on projects of moderate to high complexity.

5. Generate, review and approve ICTR (Isolation, Commissioning, Testing and Restoration) plans and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) plans.

6. Generate field installation estimates for projects of basic to moderate complexity.

7. Acts as a mentor to Installation Technicians.

8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

9. Understand. Create. Simplify.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must have a Journeyman’s license (Electrician or Linesman) in the state(s) in which you will be working

Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics

Moderate ability to utilize AutoCAD for updating field as-built drawings

Ability to read and comprehend both mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams and three-line diagrams

SQEW certification

Completion of at least one of the following: COM-102, COM-103, and/or COM-104 certification

Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

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

Generally, requires 4+ years of experience in an Electricians or Linesman Apprenticeship

Control panel wiring experience

Experience with SEL products

Experience working in active substations

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements

Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds

Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders

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: $39.00 - $59.00 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Electrician level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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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