Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineer II - III - ESI

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This engineering position will focus primarily on design, study, planning, and support tasks related to the transmission and distribution system at BWL that will require a mix of field and in office work. Typical work includes design of overhead and underground electrical infrastructure, review and analysis of system performance data, plan development for system improvements, and providing support to various resource groups relating to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the T&D system. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant electric transmission or distribution experience; or other equivalent related experience. (Typically, two or more years)
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
• Working knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Predictable and reliable work schedule
• Comply with all BWL policies and work rules
• Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
• Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
• Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Electric Power related coursework
• Statics and/or Dynamics coursework
• Structural related coursework
• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE)
• Professional Engineering License (PE)

Responsibilities

• Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities thru Engineer I
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills in specific practice areas
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
• Exercises limited judgement on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Performs basic design/planning/analysis tasks
• Coordinates basic work among support staff and peers
• Assigns tasks to and coordinate with technicians or administrative staff
• Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability.
• Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results
• Continually looks for business/service growth opportunities. Takes action to improve things to achieve continuous improvement
• Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Projects an air of confidence and professionalism
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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