Controls/Mechanical Engineer
L&S Electric
- Schofield, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- Experience with hydraulic systems
- Familiarity with digital/hydraulic governors systems used in hydroelectric power plants.
- Hydroelectric governor functionality and theory knowledge
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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