Substation Power Equipment Engineer

ITC Holdings•Novi, MI

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About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides technical support to employees and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of substation power equipment. Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components. Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance activities, and then tracks progress of the goals while recommending prioritization of corrective action activities. Analyzes power equipment events, determines root causes and recommends system improvements. Ensures power equipment is in compliance with associated regulatory requirements (NERC, IUB, ect.) Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include system protection, SCADA, project managements, T- line design, T-line maintenance, or planning. Develop test procedures by working with new test equipment and software to create new test plans. Assist in response to electrical system emergencies on a 24 hour basis. Provide in person assistance in a substation with field technicians to help troubleshoot and commission power equipment and help with other technical issues. 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 Experience: No work experience required for an Associate Engineer level. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in related area for an Intermediate Engineer level. Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Utility experience preferred.
Experience with testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high voltage power equipment 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.

Nice To Haves

Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
Utility experience preferred.
Experience with testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high voltage power equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to employees and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of substation power equipment.
Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components.
Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance activities, and then tracks progress of the goals while recommending prioritization of corrective action activities.
Analyzes power equipment events, determines root causes and recommends system improvements.
Ensures power equipment is in compliance with associated regulatory requirements (NERC, IUB, ect.)
Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include system protection, SCADA, project managements, T- line design, T-line maintenance, or planning.
Develop test procedures by working with new test equipment and software to create new test plans.
Assist in response to electrical system emergencies on a 24 hour basis.
Provide in person assistance in a substation with field technicians to help troubleshoot and commission power equipment and help with other technical issues.
Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.