Substation Standards Engineer, Intermediate or Senior

ITC Holdings•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

At ITC, our people bring the power—building a reliable, resilient grid that makes a real impact. If you’re ready to grow your career and do meaningful work in a future‑focused industry, this could be your power move. As an Intermediate or Senior Substation Standards Engineer, you will lead the development, implementation, and governance of engineering standards for ITC’s high-voltage transmission substations. This role involves technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic oversight to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with industry codes, utility practices, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in related area(s) for Senior Engineer level and two (2) for Intermediate Engineer.
Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
Utility experience 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, and PowerPoint).
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.

Responsibilities

Leads the creation and refinement of substation design standards, specifications, and guidelines covering physical layouts, electrical systems, grounding, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
Performs and reviews complex engineering analyses to support standardization efforts, including fault analysis, bus and cable sizing, grounding system design, and lightning protection.
Ensures all standards align with applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility requirements, and environmental regulations.
Evaluates new technologies, equipment, and materials for inclusion in standard practices, balancing innovation with reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborates with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams to ensure standards are practical, scalable, and field-tested.
Maintains and manages a centralized repository of engineering standards, templates, and reference documentation.
Provides technical leadership during audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments.
Mentors and guides junior engineers and standards staff, fostering technical growth and consistency in application.
Represents the utility in industry working groups, technical committees, and regulatory forums.
Monitors industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to proactively update standards and practices.