Substation Design Engineer - Senior Level
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Location: Novi, MI 48375
Description:
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Supports business objectives in the role of Substation Design Engineer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
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.
Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement.
JOB SUMMARY
Supports business objectives in the role of Substation Design Engineer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical support to employees and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
- Prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
- Makes recommendations to troubleshoot 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.
- Creates designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems.
- Reviews and approves designs created by Associate and Intermediate Level Engineers.
- Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources or maintenance.
- Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
- 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 of six (6) years of related engineering experience.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement.