Engineer, Underground Lines (All Levels)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supports business objectives through any of the following specialty areas: equipment/maintenance engineering, system protection, Control Room support, tower design, system planning, substation design, and/or the implementation of capital projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components.
• Prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Makes authoritative recommendations to troubleshoot complex technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Serves as lead engineer on design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing the project for construction when approved, and participating in the creation of conceptual designs and layouts.
• Independently creates designs for electrical transmission lines or substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems
• Reviews and approves designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources, or maintenance.
• Develop test procedures by working with new test equipment and software to create new test plans.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• 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 related engineering area.
• Utility experience preferred.
• 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
• Underground lines engineering experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in planning, design, construction and/or maintenance of electric power transmission lines, substations, power equipment or control systems (including relay protection, SCADA and telecommunications),
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including National Electronic Safety Code (NESC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for civil engineering majors.
• 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 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.

About Us

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

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