Electric Protection Engineer II - III, ESI
About The Position
This engineering position will focus primarily on system protection and control related to the transmission and distribution system with additional support of power production and other facilities. Typical work includes design, review, and event analysis of protection systems utilizing one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams. Work also includes detailed study, analysis, modeling, and calculations for the purpose of developing settings which include short circuit studies, coordination studies, etc. Other typical duties involve support of NERC compliance activities including acting as a subject matter expert. Responsible for engineering activities related to planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and ensuring regulatory compliance of the electric transmission and distribution systems. Most projects will involve some or all the following activities: investigations, studies, estimating, economic evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, system protection, designing, drawing development and review, construction and commissioning support, training, and project management. Primary roles in the Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering department include T&D Engineering Design, T&D System Planning, T&D Standards and Materials, and Transmission System Protection and Regulatory Compliance. Essential Functions: Acquires limited knowledge and develops basic skills; Develops an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks; Performs standard computations or analysis. Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience Collects data and gathers information or documents Prepares drawings and visual aids Observes construction activities Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potentials risks and threats in the workplace Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in delivery of products/services Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates within nine (9) months of completing their Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree will be considered.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.
- Predictable and reliable work schedule
- Comply with all BWL policies and work rule
- Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
- Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
- Relevant electric transmission or distribution experience; or equivalent related experience. (Typically, four or more years)
Nice To Haves
- Electric Power related coursework
- Statics and/or Dynamics coursework
- Structural related coursework
- Fundamentals of Engineer (FE)
- Professional Engineering License (PE)
Responsibilities
- Design, review, and event analysis of protection systems utilizing one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams
- Detailed study, analysis, modeling, and calculations for the purpose of developing settings which include short circuit studies, coordination studies, etc.
- Support of NERC compliance activities including acting as a subject matter expert
- Engineering activities related to planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and ensuring regulatory compliance of the electric transmission and distribution systems
- Investigations
- Studies
- Estimating
- Economic evaluations
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- System protection
- Designing
- Drawing development and review
- Construction and commissioning support
- Training
- Project management
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
- Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
- Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
- Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
- Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
