What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at L & S Electric, Inc.?
Brief Description
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Job Summary
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...
Job Summary
- Design and implement mechanical and hydraulic systems for electrical generation facilities.
- Review and approve all design work associated with assigned projects, including design reports, schematics, and assembly drawings.
- Mentor personnel on your area of expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years’ experience with hydraulic power units, hydraulic control manifolds and hydraulic cylinders
- 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 up to 30% domestically and internationally
- Able to perform all essential functions of the job
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
- Familiarity with digital/hydraulic governors systems used in hydroelectric power plants.
- Familiar with ASME, IEEE, IEC, NEC, and CSA standards applicable to the design of equipment for Power Generating Stations.
- Hydroelectric governor functionality and theory knowledge
- Commissioning of hydraulic systems
- Create and implement O&M / FAT / SAT standards
- Design and implement hydraulic systems for electrical generation facilities.
- Design cut-ins for governor retrofits hydraulic and mechanical
- Design hydraulic drawings and hydraulic schematic diagrams
- Design, develop, test, and start up projects as requested
- Develop customer training documents
- Develop descriptions of system operation
- Ensure system engineering is complete prior to handing off work for detailed engineering and design
- Interpret technical project specifications and mechanical drawings as required by sales and engineering project management
- Minimize rework and warranty on all projects
- Perform demolition and installation engineering
- Perform design reviews
- Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training and system commissioning as requested
- Perform hydraulic and mechanical calculations for system sizing and component selection
- Perform Mechanical Design
- Perform onsite inspections and project “kick-off” meetings as assigned
- Perform peer reviews
- Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT) and customer training documents
- Provide direction to L&S Electric for services group
- Provide governor hydraulic and mechanical conceptual system engineering
- Provide installation and mechanical conceptual system engineering
- Provide static and dynamic calculations
- Support Engineering division as requested
- 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
- Work with mechanical designers to develop mechanical and hydraulic drawings
- Design machines, brackets, supports and piping for a variety of new and existing equipment
- Ability to confidently correspond with customers via oral and written means
- 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
- Aerial work may sometimes be necessary
- Core working hours start at 8AM unless prior approval given. Eight (8) working hours per day are required. Overtime requires prior approval
- 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.
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.