Electrical Application Engineering - Protection

Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full-time | Industries: Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

📍 Tbilisi, Georgia

🌍 Join a global leader in automation, protection, and critical infrastructure solutions

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), we design and manufacture technology that makes electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our solutions help customers operate critical infrastructure with confidence, supporting industries and communities around the world.

Guided by our Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing philosophy, SEL offers an environment where engineers can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact through technology.

The Opportunity

SEL is seeking an Application Engineer - Protection to join our team in Tbilisi.

In this highly technical role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for automation solutions, supporting customers, partners, and internal teams throughout the full project lifecycle. You will leverage your expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, deliver technical leadership, and ensure successful implementation of automation and control solutions across critical infrastructure applications.

What you’ll do:

Develop deep expertise in protection systems, industrial communications, and SEL solutions.

Provide advanced technical support through customer visits, demonstrations, training, and remote assistance.

Design and implement protection solutions that address complex customer requirements.

Support system integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution activities.

Develop application software, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.

Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and SEL personnel.

Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, and Project teams to deliver high-quality customer solutions.

Act as a trusted technical advisor and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Protection Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in protection, industrial control systems, application engineering, or system integration.

Experience supporting customers through commissioning, troubleshooting, technical consulting, and training.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within global teams.

Willingness and ability to travel as required.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Permanent full-time employment.

Comprehensive medical insurance.

Retirement and wellbeing benefits.

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

International exposure and collaboration with global engineering teams.

A values-driven culture focused on innovation, quality, and long-term success.

Location:

📍Tbilisi, Georgia

Interested? This could be your next step toward an exciting engineering career. ✨