What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at L & S Electric, Inc.?
Brief Description
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Responsibilities
Why L & S Electric?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a future. At L&S Electric, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that truly make a difference.
Your Benefits
L&S Electric is an AAP/EEO employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally.
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
At L&S Electric, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a legacy. Join a team that puts safety, integrity, and people first. Apply now and become part of a company that’s powering progress—one repair at a time.
Are you interested in joining a company that was recently certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fourth year in a row? If so, please read on...
Responsibilities
- Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT), and customer training documents.
- Configuration of excitation and protective relay systems.
- Create and implement O&M/FAT/SAT standards.
- Design cut-ins for electrical protection and excitement retrofits.
- Design cut-ins for governor retrofits, plant control, and unit control electrical.
- Design electrical 1-line and 3-line drawings.
- Design electrical schematic, external electrical wiring, functional elementary, internal panel wiring, PLC, and powerplant circuit breaker control drawings.
- Design, develop, test, and start up projects as requested.
- Determine features to replace existing excitation and protective relaying systems.
- Develop customer training documents.
- Develop descriptions of system operation.
- Develop hardware I/O List.
- Ensure effective information handoffs.
- Ensure system engineering is complete prior to handing off work for detailed engineering and design.
- Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Interpret technical project specifications as required by sales and engineering project management.
- Minimize rework and warranty on all projects.
- Perform demolition and installation engineering, design reviews, electrical calculations for system sizing and component selection.
- Perform excitation system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training and system commissioning as requested.
- Perform onsite inspections and project “kick-off” meetings as assigned.
- Perform protective relay configuration, testing, and programming.
- Perform short circuit, coordination and load flow calculations, and studies.
- Perform sizing of excitation systems.
- Support Engineering division as requested.
- Utilize L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services.
- Work effectively with all other project team members including control, electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Work with designers to develop drawings.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
- Commissioning of excitation, governor, protective relaying, and unit control systems.
- BSEE and 5 years’ experience or technical degree and 10 years’ experience with electrical power generation controls and protection.
- Familiar with ASME, IEEE, IEC, NEC standards for electric power generating plants
- Familiarity with excitation systems, governor systems, and unit / plant operation and protection.
- 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.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to travel more than 30% domestically and internationally.
- Able to perform all essential functions of the job.
- Professional engineering registration or the ability to become registered.
- Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to adhere to applicable safety practices for the site.
- Occasionally lifting heavy objects.
- Uneven or slippery walking surfaces.
- Able to wear proper PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).
Why L & S Electric?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a future. At L&S Electric, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that truly make a difference.
Your Benefits
- Health First: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Peace of Mind: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Financial Well-being: 401(k) with generous match.
- Time to Recharge: 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off.
- Your Tools, On Us: Safety glasses and shoe programs.
- More Than a Paycheck: Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
- Our Story – L&S Electric
- Life at L&S Electric
L&S Electric is an AAP/EEO employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally.
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
At L&S Electric, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a legacy. Join a team that puts safety, integrity, and people first. Apply now and become part of a company that’s powering progress—one repair at a time.
