Sr. Design Technician/Electrical Drafter

• Location: Texas - Houston
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and project estimates under the guidance of technical leads.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings and other engineering documentation.
• Provide design engineering support for project teams throughout the design and execution phases.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for review.
• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of SEL products, solutions, and industry design practices.
• Support, mentor, and train interns, drafters, and entry-level designers.
• Build expertise in electric power system protection, automation, and control solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows, and provide recommendations for enhancement.
• Support and uphold company values, operational principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Six or more years of experience in high-voltage electrical design, including multiple projects involving protective relay control systems.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of installation requirements for a variety of protective relays and control systems.
• Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering or design field.
• Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems.
• Experience working with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.
• Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, and/or automation systems.
• Familiarity with substation design and control system integration.
• 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

• New hires generally start between $92,000 - 136,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
• 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.
• 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.