Substation PandC Design Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
King of Prussia, PA

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 a Designer 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 Designer,a typical day of in-office tasks may include:

  • Development of detailed relay and control (P&C) designs, schematics, wiring drawings, panel layouts, bill of materials, and support job estimates for both utility and non-utility electrical customers.
  • CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or AutoCAD software suites
  • Development of Boolean logic diagrams based on provided relay or automation controller settings
  • Development of human machine interface (HMI) graphical diagrams
  • Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in P&C industry design practices.
  • Lead in the mentoring and training of interns, drafters and entry level designers.
  • Utilize customer or SEL standards to create project designs and documentation to a high degree of quality under the general supervision of the project technical lead.
  • Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of P&C equipment and solutions for electric power system protection and automation.
  • Collaboration with project teams

This job might be for you as a drafter / designer if you:

  • Have experience with CAD software

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  • Are familiar with electrical control schematics and wiring diagrams

Location:

King of Prussia, PA - This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.#SEL25

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:

$95,000 - 150,000 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 [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Posted 2026-02-08

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