What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at L & S Electric, Inc?
Electrical Designer
Description
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:
- Apply engineering theory and technical skills to support electrical engineering activities.
- Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings and parts lists used for the manufacture and installation of equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school or equal).
- 2 - 3 years of related experience.
- Computer Skills including EPLAN, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft Office.
DESIRABLE:
- Knowledge of NEC & UL 508A requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create detail and assembly drawings of design components and circuitry using computer-aided design (CAD) software and standard drafting techniques.
- Select and design parts to meet functional, cost and delivery requirements, and create parts lists used for the procurement, manufacturing and installation of equipment.
- Consult with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts, and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
- Understand manufacturing and installation processes and what is required on detail and assembly drawings to accomplish them.
- Read and understand schematics and drawings of mechanical systems.
- Maintain parts database and drawing libraries.
- Review work performed by his/her peers for correctness.
- Perform equipment sizing and design calculations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work thoroughly and correctly.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
- Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license, able to be insured.
- Travel in excess of 15% domestically or internationally.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
- Able to travel to Canada.
- Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.)
- Able to work for any employer in the United States.
- Fluent in English language.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sitting at desk for extended periods of time.
- Normally in an office environment but will be exposed to shop and site environment as job requires.
- Aerial work may be required.
- 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.
What you will receive:
We offer a competitive benefits package to include:
- 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
About L & S Electric, Inc.
We are a 3rd generation, family-run company focused on delivering results to customers who produce power or use it to drive their business. Our roots date back to the 1950’s in a small electric motor repair shop in Central Wisconsin.
Today, the services and products we provide at L&S have become substantially more diverse compared to our humble beginnings. L&S repair facilities service over 10,000 pieces of equipment each year in industries ranging from industrial customers to power producers to transportation, and everything in between.
At L&S, we proactively support our customer’s equipment through predictive and preventative maintenance. Our power service team stretches across the US and services and maintains our customer’s critical power distribution equipment. We are one of the US’s largest distributors of electric motors, drives and power distribution, and related equipment. And our Power Control Solutions team designs and manufactures integrated solutions for power producers worldwide.
Although we have grown, our focus has not changed. We are driven to have a team that is passionate about providing quality products and services to our customers, with legendary service.
Learn More About L&S:
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