Full-Time

Staff Generators Engineer

Posted on 10/3/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Compensation Overview

$125k - $165.6k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Plan

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Occasional travel up to 20% (overnight, some weekend and international travel as needed)

Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Oscilloscope
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance and/or generator drive maintenance in an industrial, utility or oil and gas setting
  • Excellent understanding of electrical generators, including generator design, maintenance methodologies, controls, protection and instrumentation
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical testing and assessments of generator stators, rotors, windings and insulation
  • Experience with IEEE and IEC switchgear standards
  • Proficient with relevant lab instrumentation, scopes, DMMs, high-voltage and high-current measurements
  • Adherence to safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
  • Meticulous approach to data collection and documentation to ensure accuracy and precision
  • Ability to coach and mentor other team members, setting work and testing standards for others in the department
  • Ability to work in a team environment, contribute ideas and support team goals
Responsibilities
  • Perform technical inspections on, create plans for and lead preventative maintenance of, and assess the performance of electric generators and their drive system
  • Develop preventative maintenance strategies, assessment strategies and implement those strategies for generator stators, rotors, electric windings, insulation, controls and instrumentation
  • Lead efforts to troubleshoot issues and apply standard engineering methods and techniques to solve the issues related to generator stators, rotors, electrical windings, insulation, controls and instrumentation
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams to understand project requirements, develop complex engineering solutions based on the requirements and global/local standards and ensure successful execution
  • Direct lab personnel during the execution of projects
  • Set up and operate testing equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
  • Accurately collect test data and measurements. Analyze and interpret measurements using statistical methods and engineering tools to draw meaningful conclusions and make data-driven recommendations
  • Prepare detailed test reports and project reports, including methodology, results and analysis. Communicate finding and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Ensure project activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations and internal quality management systems
  • Develop and manage plans for assessment and maintenance of the lab's test equipment
  • Write functional specifications, project requirements, test plans, design documentation and training documentation
  • Coach and mentor other team members to support their career growth and to ensure skills retention in the lab
  • Identify opportunities to enhance test methodology, equipment and processes
  • Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Knowledge of ISO-17025

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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What believers are saying

  • SEL-651RD retrofit in Q4 2026 captures SEL-standardized utilities seamlessly.
  • 275,000 SF Palatine facility boosts U.S. manufacturing for grid resilience demand.
  • Aguascalientes expansion serves growing Latin American power quality needs.

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What makes S&C Electric Company unique

  • TripSaver FXR Recloser cuts outage costs on overhead lateral circuits.
  • IntelliRupter PulseCloser uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers.
  • SEL-651RD partnership enables fiber-optic IEC 61869 interoperability for PulseClosers.

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Feb 2nd, 2026
S&C and SEL partner on interoperable grid control solution with 95% lower fault-test energy

S&C Electric Company has announced a collaboration with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on the upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control, expanding interoperability for its IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. The partnership combines S&C's PulseClosing Technology, which uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers, with SEL's protection and automation capabilities. The solution uses a fiber-optic interface based on IEC 61869 Sampled Values, simplifying installation and improving measurement accuracy compared to traditional analog cabling. The SEL-651RD will serve as an additional control option for both new and existing IntelliRupter installations, enabling utilities already standardised on SEL to integrate the technology seamlessly. The SEL-651RD is expected to be available for retrofit applications in Q4 2026, with further deployment options planned for 2027.

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