Engineer - Line Design (Intermediate or Senior Level) at ITC Holdings in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves on capital and maintenance design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing approved projects for construction, and participating in the creation of conceptual transmission line designs and routing.


• May collaborate and review designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers.


• Prepares cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects.


• Responds to inquiries from Planning or other departments related to existing or future transmission line and substation projects in the ITCMW and ITCGP footprints.


• Participates on a work team of Transmission Line Design Engineers.


• Participates in work group policy development, policy implementation, negotiation, and resolution of issues.


• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, developing standards, organizing resources, or maintenance.


• Provides technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components.


• Provides expertise for projects and committees regarding technical and non-technical matters related to design engineering. 


• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.


• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  
  
  
  • Engineer - minimum of two (2) years of related experience, 
  
  
  • Senior Engineer - minimum of five (5) years of related experience. 
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred.


• Structural and/or Geotechnical coursework preferred for civil engineering majors.


• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including National Electric Safety Code (NESC), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for civil engineering majors. 


• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).


• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software. 


• Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.


• Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer