Lansing Board of Water & Light

Lead Grid Operations Engineer, OT

Lansing Board of Water & Light$107K — $142K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 6 years of engineering experience in utility OT/IT environments.
  • Expertise in developing substation automation and secure networking systems.
  • Proficiency in utility communications protocols like DNP3 and Modbus.
  • Experience in coordinating multi-million dollar capital projects and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of Operational Technology systems.
  • Oversee complex, multi-year engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure interoperability and security of substation SCADA systems.
  • Provide executive-level engineering consultation and guidance.
  • Mentor and evaluate junior engineers in the team.
  • Drive grid modernization initiatives within the organization.
  • Represent the utility at industry events to showcase expertise.

Benefits

  • Robust time off benefits including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits such as vision insurance and tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous 401(a) retirement plan contributions fully funded by the company.
  • On-site fitness centers available 24/7 for employee wellness.
  • Post retirement health benefits maintaining coverage levels for retirees.
  • Home Purchase Plan offering a forgivable loan for purchasing a home in Lansing.
Full Job Description
Lead Grid Operations Engineer, OT in Lansing, MI to lead architecture, design, implementation, operation, & maintenance of Operational Technology (OT) systems, substation SCADA equipment, and substation communications networks for electric utility; ensure system interoperability, scalability & security; lead complex, multi-year engineering projects; guide cross-functional engineering project teams; drive grid modernization; provide executive-level engineering consultation; lead, mentor & evaluate junior engineers; represent utility at industry events. Requires Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or closely-related field & 6 yrs experience in engineering position(s) in a utility OT/IT environment: developing substation automation, fiber optic communications, MPLS & secure IP networking systems for critical infrastructure; designing ADMS, EMS, OMS, GMS, SCADA, historian & outage management systems, including vendor ecosystems; applying utility communications protocols, including DNP3, ICCP, TASE.2, IEC 61850 & Modbus; developing real-time state estimator, contingency analysis, load flow, DERMS & outage analytics applications; coordinating and/or supporting multi-million dollar capital projects, vendor negotiations & cross-functional engineering teams; designing SQL & NoSQL databases, reporting & regulatory dashboards; providing engineering support to executives, operators, regulators & field crews; working with cybersecurity frameworks, including NERC CIP, NIST 800-82 & ISA/IEC 62443; and using Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories substation hardware. Apply online at https://lbwl.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/BWLCareers Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth. Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays. Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program. Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing. Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year. Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees. Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more! The Location: Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

About Lansing Board of Water & Light

The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a publicly owned utility company that provides water and electricity services to the city of Lansing, Michigan. The company was founded in 1903 and has since grown to become one of the largest municipal utilities in the state. The Lansing Board of Water & Light is committed to providing reliable and affordable services to its customers. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to promote sustainability and reduce its environmental impact. The Lansing Board of Water & Light is publicly owned and operates in the United States.
Learn more about Lansing Board of Water & Light
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$300 million

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