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SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

Meet Brittany, a senior editor with Engineering Services. Brittany has always been passionate about English and majore...
10/14/2026

Meet Brittany, a senior editor with Engineering Services.

Brittany has always been passionate about English and majored in journalism because of her love of writing. When she saw the editor position at SEL, she was excited to pursue a role that aligned with her skills on a growing editorial team. While employed as an editor, she continued her education with the aid of SEL tuition assistance, and earned her master's degree in technical communication.

After 10 years at SEL, the meaningful work and supportive colleagues have strengthened her appreciation for the role. "SEL is a once-in-a-lifetime career experience in terms of how supportive and kind everyone is to each other," she says. "I really can't say enough great things or even begin to name everyone who has made the last decade so fulfilling."

Her advice to someone interested in editing? Don’t be discouraged by mistakes, pursue projects that inspire you, ask for help, and embrace challenges -- "you’re capable of more than you realize."

She also encourages others to make time to read and write outside of work! "Feeding the creative side of your mind is just as important as sharpening the technical side!"

Thank you, Brittany, for your 10 years of service with SEL!

Meet Mike, a test engineer in Manufacturing Operations celebrating 15 years with SEL. Mike became interested in enginee...
10/13/2026

Meet Mike, a test engineer in Manufacturing Operations celebrating 15 years with SEL.

Mike became interested in engineering in high school at the recommendation of a friend. He wasn’t familiar with the field, but after reading Mover of Men and Mountains by R. G. Letourneau, he jumped in and never looked back, graduating from Gonzaga University with an electrical engineering degree.

He says the variety of tasks and the supportive environment are some of the things that keep him enjoying coming to work every day. He began his SEL career in Research & Development before transitioning to Manufacturing, where he found opportunities to learn from colleagues and mentors across the organization. From personalized training to in-depth factory tours, to the endless encouragement from a team who believed in his ability to problem solve even in high-stress situations, Mike's journey has been full of support from all over the company.

One memory that stands out happened while he was troubleshooting a test station. As he worked, a group of coworkers stopped to cheer him on. “They said, ‘We know you are working on it, and we appreciate that,’” Mike recalls.

Today, Mike supports products that provide customers with secure and reliable communications while contributing to radio frequency projects, an area he studied in graduate school.

His advice for someone just entering the field? Get an internship! "SEL takes its internships seriously, and it is not an opportunity to pass up. It will prepare you for your future in technology, you will learn about our valuable SEL culture, and you will work with great mentors."

Meet Olympia, an Operations Manager in Supply Chain. After 20 years at SEL, her favorite part of the role is the dynami...
10/13/2026

Meet Olympia, an Operations Manager in Supply Chain.

After 20 years at SEL, her favorite part of the role is the dynamic nature of the work, which provides continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and develop new skills. "There's always a new challenge to solve or an opportunity to take on, which keeps the work interesting and rewarding," she says.

She also enjoys building relationships across SEL and with suppliers. "It's exciting to be part of a function that has a direct impact on the success of the company and helps ensure we can meet the needs of our customers."

Throughout her career, colleagues and leaders have provided Olympia with opportunities to expand her knowledge, take on new responsibilities, and continue developing professionally.

Today, Olympia is focused on improving communication and information sharing across teams. As the organization continues to grow, these efforts help strengthen collaboration, improve visibility, and support informed decision-making.

Her advice to someone interested in operations? "Be curious and willing to learn. Operations touches many areas of the business, so building strong relationships, understanding how different teams work together, and being open to new challenges are all important."

Thank you, Olympia, for 20 years of service at SEL!

At SEL, our Sales & Customer Service team helps support customers around the world every day. With 659 employee owners j...
10/09/2026

At SEL, our Sales & Customer Service team helps support customers around the world every day. With 659 employee owners just in this division, offices in 25 US states and 19 countries, products in 174 countries, and more than 250 customer calls each day, their impact reaches far beyond our office walls.

Thank you, Sales & Customer Service for all you do to delight our customers and make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Ten years ago, a community member, Cynthia, approached SEL with an idea: partner together to recover leftover food from ...
10/09/2026

Ten years ago, a community member, Cynthia, approached SEL with an idea: partner together to recover leftover food from Friday Lunch - a weekly catered meeting at SEL - and distribute it to people facing hunger in the local community. From that conversation, the Food Recovery Program was born.

On September 18, we joined the Food Recovery Program team to celebrate a decade of partnership dedicated to reducing waste, serving others, and strengthening our community through over 40,000 meals served to local families in need.

Thank you to Cynthia, the Food Recovery Program, and its volunteers for their meaningful work, and to our Event Center team and building administrative staff for their efforts coordinating the packaging and pickup of leftover meals each week.

SEL has closed on the sale of the former Pullman Building Supply facility, and renovations are underway. Phase I will f...
10/07/2026

SEL has closed on the sale of the former Pullman Building Supply facility, and renovations are underway.

Phase I will focus on preparing 34,872 square feet of manufacturing space for production, with work continuing through the end of the year. Phase II is planned to begin in early 2027 and will include exterior improvements and enclosing the remainder of the building.

We look forward to the future of this facility and sharing updates as the project progresses.

10/06/2026

Ensuring adequate electricity generation is becoming one of the most significant challenges facing the power industry.

In this episode of the SEL podcast, Schweitzer Drive, guest host Jackie Peer talks with Dr. James Merlo, CEO of the North American Generator Forum (NAGF), about resource adequacy from the generator perspective.

They discuss the realities of maintaining an aging generation fleet, the reliability services that generators provide beyond energy production, and what it will take to keep the lights on as AI, data centers, and manufacturing drive unprecedented demand for electricity.

Listen here: https://selinc.com/company/podcast/jamesmerlo/

It's Customer Service Week!SEL Founder Dr. Schweitzer built the company on the principle that we should do business the ...
10/05/2026

It's Customer Service Week!

SEL Founder Dr. Schweitzer built the company on the principle that we should do business the way our mothers would want us to. That means earning customer trust every day through exceptional service and support.

Our Sales & Customer Service teams live that commitment every day, helping partners around the world solve challenges and achieve success.

Click through the photos to hear what our customers have to say about the team.

Manufacturing Day may be coming to a close, but investments in manufacturing continue.As we wrap up our weeklong celebra...
10/04/2026

Manufacturing Day may be coming to a close, but investments in manufacturing continue.

As we wrap up our weeklong celebration of manufacturing, we're looking ahead to the future.

Recent plans to expand existing facilities, in addition to establishing new electronic device manufacturing facilities in Post Falls, Idaho, and Nampa, Idaho, represent a more than $300 million investment and will triple production capacity from the beginning of 2026 to the end of 2027.

Thank you for following along this week as we celebrated the innovation, quality, and people behind manufacturing operations across the company.

As SEL continues to grow, so do job opportunities. Learn more about careers at selinc.com/careers.

Meet Miracle, a training coordinator supporting U.S. Panels at the Charlotte, North Carolina factory.His favorite part o...
10/03/2026

Meet Miracle, a training coordinator supporting U.S. Panels at the Charlotte, North Carolina factory.

His favorite part of working at SEL is the strong sense of community and leadership throughout the company. "As employee owners, we share a commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and ownership, which creates a culture where everyone has an opportunity to contribute and make a difference." He also values the opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and the collaborative and welcoming work environment.

Miracle was inspired to pursue training knowing his work makes a meaningful impact on new employees. He says the opportunity to connect, engage, and share his knowledge goes hand in hand with building new employee owners' confidence and setting the tone for what it means to work at SEL. "One of the most rewarding parts of my role is seeing someone smile when they successfully accomplish a task and realize what they're capable of," he says.

He is grateful to everyone who has supported him throughout his growth at SEL. After starting as a panel assembler I, he advanced to a panel assembler II and eventually had the opportunity to become a training coordinator. Throughout his journey, constructive feedback has played an important role in his development. Inclusion, transparent communication, and support from his team helped him understand SEL in a deeper way and grow his career.

Right now, Miracle is working on "Training for Trainers," a project that will help future trainers develop their skills and continue in their desired career paths.

His advice for someone thinking about becoming a trainer? Get involved, shadow a trainer, and build a career path with steps to get there. Finally, value constructive feedback. "As a trainer, you’ll provide feedback to help others grow, but you must also be willing to receive feedback so you can continue improving yourself and the training experience. Most importantly, remember that successful training is never the work of one person. It truly takes a team."

Thank you, Miracle, for your dedication and contributions to SEL!

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