Lead Power Engineer

selinc· Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
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📍 North Carolina - CharlotteFull time💰 USD 102K–151K
Full timeSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

About this role

As a Lead Power Engineer a typical day might include:  

  • Maintaining a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor and control the power system.
  • Developing papers on innovative power system protection solutions & present at conferences & seminars.
  • Conceiving and developing concepts for new product ideas and enhancements.
  • Lead efforts in providing power engineering support for customers & field application engineers.
  • Serving as project technical lead.
  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Other duties as assigned.


This job might be for you if you have:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Typically 6+ years of experience in electric power systems, protection practices and philosophies.
  • Excellent technical training, speaking and writing skills.
  • Experience leading a portion of a project.
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you:

  • Have working knowledge of SEL products.
  • Have experience in power system modeling and using EMTP.
  • Experience in MATLAB® and/or Python programming.

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: $101,900 - $150,600 annually.

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 and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on 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 careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Lead Power Engineer role at selinc?
The listed salary for this Lead Power Engineer position at selinc is USD 102K–151K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Lead Power Engineer position at selinc located?
This Lead Power Engineer role at selinc is based in North Carolina - Charlotte. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Power Engineer role at selinc full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Power Engineer role in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. department at selinc.
Which team or department does the Lead Power Engineer at selinc belong to?
This Lead Power Engineer position is part of the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. department at selinc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Lead Power Engineer position at selinc?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to selinc's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Lead Power Engineer job at selinc posted?
This Lead Power Engineer position at selinc was posted on Aug 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Power Engineer
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