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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.
Requirements:
•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.
Preferred:
•Professional engineering registration or the ability to become registered.
Physical demands:
•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.
Hear From Us Firsthand:
•Our Story – L&S Electric
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
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.