Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Design and implement mechanical and hydraulic systems for electrical generation facilities. This role involves reviewing and approving all design work associated with assigned projects, including design reports, schematics, and assembly drawings. You will also mentor personnel in your area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Familiarity with digital/hydraulic governors systems used in hydroelectric power plants
• Familiarity with ASME, IEEE, IEC, NEC, and CSA standards applicable to the design of equipment for Power Generating Stations
• Knowledge of hydroelectric governor functionality and theory

Skills

• 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.
• Self-starter, effectively perform duties without guidance
• 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
• 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

Working Conditions

• 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 (e.g., 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with generous match
• 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off
• Safety glasses and shoe programs
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost