Application Engineer (Power System)

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LS ELECTRIC America, Inc. is seeking a Technical Engineer (Power System) to support estimation, review, and documentation for MV/LV electrical distribution projects. The role involves preparing specifications, drawings, and compliance reports, and evaluating designs for feasibility and efficiency.

You will work with sales, PM, and procurement teams to select appropriate equipment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power system estimation and documentation, strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of power system estimation, technical review, and project documentation experience.
• Experience with MV/LV electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and UL standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for project assessments and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimation and costing for power system projects.
• Prepare and review technical documents, specs, drawings, and compliance reports.
• Conduct evaluations of power system designs for feasibility and standards compliance.
• Analyze bid documents to support technical and commercial strategies.
• Provide technical support to sales, project management, and procurement teams.
• Ensure solutions align with relevant industry regulations (ANSI/IEEE/IEC/NEC).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, manuals, and training materials.

Skills

Power system estimation

Technical review

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Technical Engineer (Power System) include, but are not limited to:

• 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.