Controls/Mechanical Engineer

L&S Electric

  • Schofield, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Are you interested in joining a company that was recently certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the second year in a row? If so, please read on...JOB SUMMARY:
  • Design and implement plant, unit, governor, and excitation control systems for electrical generation facilities.
  • Generate all design work associated with assign-ed projects, including design reports, documentation, and programming.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 2 years' experience with power generation and PLC automation
  • Strong conceptualization ability along with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
  • Able to perform all essential functions of the role
DESIRABLE:
  • Experience with hydraulic systems
  • Familiarity with digital/hydraulic governors systems used in hydroelectric power plants.
  • Hydroelectric governor functionality and theory knowledge
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Commissioning of governor, hydraulic, and unit control systems.
  • Design HMI systems, electrical schematic diagrams, external electrical wiring diagrams, field instrumentation systems, internal panel wiring drawings, and PLC drawings and programs.
  • Design, develop, test, and start up projects as requested.
  • Develop customer training documents.
  • Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Minimize rework and warranty on all projects.
  • Support electrical calculations for system sizing and component selection.
  • Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT), and customer training documents.
  • Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training, and system commissioning as requested.
  • Support engineering division as requested.
  • Troubleshoot PLC based control systems.
  • Utilize electrical and hydraulic test equipment.
  • Utilize L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services.
  • Work effectively with all other project team members such as control, electrical, HMI, and mechanical disciplines.
  • Work with designers to develop drawings.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to confidently correspond with customers via oral and written means
  • Ability to motivate and inspire personnel to keep project moving toward successful completion
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment; hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.
  • Be a self-starter, effectively perform duties without guidance
  • Display a positive can do attitude
  • Excellent customer relations skills
  • Fluent in English language
  • High level organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
  • Possess strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Proficient use of personal computer, operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
  • Shall sign L&S Electric confidentiality agreement
  • Shall work as required to complete work while simultaneously executing multiple projects
  • Strong communication skills, ability to correspond confidently with customers and project team
  • Valid driver's license, able to be insured
  • Valid passport or ability to obtain one
  • Willingness to learn new skills and approaches to dealing with problems
  • Work effectively as an individual and in a team environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Aerial work may sometimes be necessary
  • Core working hours start at 8AM unless prior approval given. Forty working hours per week are expected.
  • Environmental conditions vary from facility to facility (i.e. heat, noise)
  • Occasional lifting of heavy objects
  • Uneven or slippery walking surfaces
  • Work from assigned L&S office unless prior approval given
  • Work is performed at the customer job site, as well as at L&S Electric facilities.
What you will receive:We offer a competitive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts - medical and dependent care
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Variety of other ancillary benefits
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Safety Shoes and Glasses Programs
  • Wellness Initiatives
About L & S Electric, Inc.We are a 3rd generation, family-run company focused on delivering results to customers who produce power or use it to drive their business. Our roots date back to the 1950's in a small electric motor repair shop in Central Wisconsin.Today, the services and products we provide at L&S have become substantially more diverse compared to our humble beginnings. L&S repair facilities service over 10,000 pieces of equipment each year in industries ranging from industrial customers to power producers to transportation, and everything in between.At L&S, we proactively support our customer's equipment through predictive and preventative maintenance. Our power service team stretches across the US and services and maintains our customer's critical power distribution equipment. We are one of the US's largest distributors of electric motors, drives and power distribution, and related equipment. And our Power Control Solutions team designs and manufactures integrated solutions for power producers worldwide.Although we have grown, our focus has not changed. We are driven to have a team that is passionate about providing quality products and services to our customers, with legendary service.Learn More About L&S:

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