SEL Careers

We have some exciting news to share—SEL is hiring 400 new employees! About 240 of these opportunities will be located in Pullman, WA; Moscow, ID; and Lewiston, ID. The rest will be added to our growing team in West Lafayette, IN, and at SEL offices across the U.S. and around the world. The openings will be at all levels and include hardware, software, firmware, and power engineers, as well as a variety of other roles outside of engineering disciplines. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gq23Beaz #Hiring #ElectricalEngineering #ApplyToday #PowerEngineer

Did you know our technology makes electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical around the world? With a recent sale to a company in the Republic of San Marino, a European microstate surrounded by Italy, SEL products are now used in 172 countries!

Are you an aspiring engineer or computer scientist? Or know of someone who is? SEL Scholarship Program applications are now available for the 2025-2026 academic year! Students pursuing degrees in engineering and applied technology at eligible schools are encouraged to apply. See if you qualify and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gEa9ZSf4 Application deadline: January 22, 2025. #ElectricalEngineering #Scholarship #Engineering

Join our team as a Firmware Engineer, and you will: ▪️ Design, implement, and test firmware and software systems. ▪️ Collaborate with Hardware Engineers and mentor other engineers. ▪️ Work for a 100% employee-owned company. ▪️ Live in an area with an unmatched quality of life. U.S. citizens apply now: https://lnkd.in/gENicM3w Location: Pullman, WA #Firmware #Hiring #TechJob #SoftwareEngineering #VHDL

December has arrived, and with it, plenty of holiday cheer! Shout-out to our Charlotte, North Carolina, crew for getting the SEL halls properly decked.️

SEL has made the Forbes list of America's Dream Employers! The company ranks #208 out of 500 listed businesses, and holds the #3 spot in the "Engineering, Manufacturing" category. To establish the list, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 10,000 college students in the U.S. and more than 140,000 U.S.-based employees at companies employing at least 1,000 people. To learn more and view the full list, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eWBy-hpD

For the past 26 years, Doug Arlt, Senior Engineering Manager at SEL, has enjoyed taking on a variety of challenges related to engineering, product development, and leading teams. Now, as he prepares to retire at the end of December, he’s looking forward to a ‘choose your own adventure’ approach to daily life. Doug began his career at SEL in 1998 as a firmware engineer in Research & Development. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Walla Walla University in 1992, he and his wife moved to California. There, he secured his first engineering job while his wife completed her master’s degree in physical therapy. The publicly held company he worked for was sold, and although he disliked its focus on short-term earnings, he enjoyed working with customers, some of whom he freelanced for after moving to Colton, WA, in 1995. After the birth of their first child, he decided that it was time to look for a more stable job with benefits. This led him to apply for a position at SEL. Over the years, Doug seized many opportunities to take on new roles and projects at SEL. One highlight he recalls was leading the team that developed the SEL Real-Time Automation Controller. At the time, it was the largest product development project that the company had taken on. The product has long been a top seller for SEL. Doug attributes his tenure at SEL to the constant challenges that kept him learning and growing. “I’ve gotten great satisfaction in leading teams to tackle difficult challenges,” he says. “I enjoy being part of a dedicated team focused on solving tough problems and achieving shared goals.” The stability, culture, and opportunity to live close to family in a “wonderful community” were also key factors. He particularly appreciated the strong focus on customer service at SEL, in contrast to his first corporate experience. Beyond work, Doug has been active in the community, including volunteering for Palouse Habitat for Humanity since 2008 and serving as its board chair for seven years. He believes that community volunteer work unites people. "We always hear about how divided we are as a country, but when you work together in the community, you don’t feel that division. When you’re building a house for someone, nobody cares about your political affiliation. You just enjoy working together on something meaningful.” In retirement, Doug looks forward to the freedom to choose his daily activities, whether spending time with family, volunteering, helping his son on the family farm, or playing with his new grandson. Congratulations, Doug! Thank you for your years of dedication to SEL. Pictured: Doug and his wife Paulette in Hawaii.

You’re building a career focused on electric power systems and how to protect them. You want to work for an employee-owned company in a place with an unmatched quality of life. Become an Associate Power Engineer! https://lnkd.in/gEUMCZwi #PowerEngineer #Hiring #EngineeringCareers #ElectricalEngineering #AssociateEngineer

Thank you to the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy (IDYCA) for inviting us to their Career Day! Our SEL K-12 Education Outreach volunteers always enjoy this annual opportunity to connect with IDYCA cadets to teach them about electric power fundamentals and career opportunities. Shout out to employee Berry, a former IDYCA cadet, who helped represent SEL!

In the spirit of continuous improvement, our Senior Compliance Engineers evaluate product safety and compliance, solve problems, and mentor others. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g2jzzkmC Location: Pullman, WA #ElectricalEngineering #Hiring #ComplianceEngineer #TechJob