Engineer, Sr - Substation Design (Novi, MI or Cedar Rapids, IA) at ITC Holdings in Novi, Michigan

Job Description:

Supports business objectives in the role of Substation Design Engineer.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as lead engineer on design projects responsible for the technical design, oversight, and review of the substation engineering work submitted by contractors, in support of the development and implementation of substation projects.


• Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure designs follow ITC engineering standards and best practices.


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


• Makes authoritative recommendations to troubleshoot complex technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.


• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include creating conceptual designs and layouts, consulting, managing projects, organizing resources or maintenance.


• Prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for substation projects.


• Independently creates designs for substation installations for internally designed projects.


• Reviews and approves designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers.


• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to other Engineers and Associate Engineers.


• 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 Engineering; Major in Electrical Engineering; or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.


• Minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience. 


• Technical expertise in planning, design, construction and/or maintenance of electric power transmission lines, substations, power equipment or control systems (including relay protection, SCADA and telecommunications), 


• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.


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


• Utility experience preferred.


• 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.


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


• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.  


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.