Civil Engineer (Intermediate or Sr)-Transmission Line Design

ITC Holdings • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Civil Engineer supports capital and maintenance transmission-line design projects. The role checks contractor-submitted designs and issues approved projects for construction, and contributes to conceptual transmission-line design and routing. It prepares cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects; responds to inquiries about current and future transmission-line and substation projects in the ITCT and METC footprints; and provides technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors. The engineer may collaborate on or review work by other engineers and associate engineers, work with other departments on consulting, project management, standards, resource organization, or maintenance, and contribute expertise to projects and committees. The role also participates in team and work-group activities, produces reports on the transmission system, and attends meetings and training to develop professional knowledge and skills.

The posting lists two experience levels: Engineer, requiring at least two years of related experience, and Senior Engineer, requiring at least six years. A bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education, is specified. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; ITC does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
• Engineer level: minimum of two years of related experience; Senior Engineer level: minimum of six years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NESC, ACI, and AISC, for civil engineering majors.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific software.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with superiors and people inside and outside the company.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; ITC does not sponsor employment visas such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction, and/or maintenance functions.
• Structural and/or geotechnical coursework for civil engineering majors.
• Power system coursework for electrical engineering majors.

Responsibilities

• Check contractor-submitted designs and issue approved projects for construction.
• Participate in creating conceptual transmission-line designs and routing.
• Collaborate on and review designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers.
• Prepare cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Respond to inquiries from Planning and other departments about existing or future transmission-line and substation projects in the ITCT and METC footprints.
• Participate on a work team of Transmission Line Design Engineers.
• Participate in work-group policy development and implementation, negotiation, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments on consulting, project management, standards development, resource organization, and maintenance.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components.
• Provide technical and non-technical design-engineering expertise for projects and committees.
• Generate internal and external reports on aspects of the transmission system.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions.
• A culture of belonging where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level