Substation Engineer, Intermediate or Senior

ITC Holdings • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The Substation Engineer provides technical support to employees and contractors with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components. The role prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects, and recommends solutions to technical problems involving electrical equipment and systems.

The engineer may serve as lead engineer on design projects, reviewing contractor-submitted designs, issuing approved projects for construction, and participating in conceptual designs and layouts. The role creates designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings, and SCADA systems, with review by Senior Engineers. It also involves collaboration with engineers and other departments on consulting, project management, resource organization, and maintenance; preparation of internal and external reports on aspects of the transmission system; and attendance at meetings and training to develop professional knowledge and skills.

The posting identifies Intermediate and Senior Engineer levels. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; ITC does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B or TN visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a major in Electrical Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
• At least 2 years of related work experience for the Intermediate Engineer level.
• At least 6 years of related work experience for the Senior Engineer level, as stated in the posting.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific software.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Power system coursework for electrical engineering majors.
• Utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to employees and contractors for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components.
• Prepare estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Recommend solutions to technical problems involving electrical equipment and systems.
• Serve as lead engineer on design projects by reviewing contractor designs, issuing approved projects for construction, and contributing to conceptual designs and layouts.
• Create designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings, and SCADA systems, subject to review by Senior Engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments on consulting, project management, organizing resources, and maintenance.
• Generate internal and external reports on various facets of the transmission system.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

What This Job Offers

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