Application Engineer (Power System)

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc. is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead power system estimation, technical reviews, and project documentation in Irving, TX. The role supports sales, project management, and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost estimates and compliant designs.

Candidates should have 10+ years in MV/LV distribution systems, familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards, and proficiency in ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in MV/LV distribution systems estimation and technical review.
• Experience with vendor comparisons and cost estimation for power projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and cost power system projects with accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review technical documents, specs, drawings, and reports.
• Evaluate power system designs for feasibility and efficiency.
• Analyze bid documents to shape technical and commercial strategies.
• Provide technical support to sales, PM, and procurement teams.
• Ensure solutions align with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL.
• Identify technical risks and propose reliability improvements.
• Support procurement by gathering data and verifying vendor specs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

Power system estimation

Technical review

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the estimation and costing process for power system projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
• Prepare and review technical documents, including specifications, drawings, and compliance reports for project proposals.
• Conduct technical evaluations of power system designs, ensuring feasibility, efficiency, and adherence to industry standards.
• Analyze bid documents and customer requirements to assist in developing optimized technical and commercial strategies.
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, and procurement teams in selecting appropriate power distribution equipment.
• Ensure that all technical solutions align with industry regulations such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and UL.
• Identify potential technical risks and suggest solutions to enhance the reliability of power system projects.
• Support procurement activities by gathering technical data and verifying vendor specifications.
• Assist in improving estimation methodologies and technical review processes for enhanced project efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, manuals, and training materials to support internal teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in power system estimation, technical review, and project documentation for MV/LV electrical distribution systems.
• Preferred: experience with competitors such as Eaton, ABB, and Schneider Electric.
• Strong understanding of power system components, load calculations, and industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and UL.
• Occasional travel (up to 20%) for project assessments and technical meetings.

Skills:

• Ability to develop accurate technical cost estimates for power system projects.
• Strong analytical skills for validating power system designs and ensuring compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for working with internal teams and vendors.
• Experience with electrical design and estimation tools such as ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Ability to optimize technical documentation and workflow for enhanced efficiency.