Substation Design Engineer-Senior

ITC Holdings

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience for Intermediate Engineer level or 6+ years for Senior Engineer level.
  • Preferred coursework in power systems for electrical engineering majors.
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards in the industry.
  • Prior utility experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and documentation abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a team setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for the installation and maintenance of system components.
  • Prepare estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for projects.
  • Recommend solutions for troubleshooting technical issues on electrical equipment.
  • Lead engineering efforts by checking contractor designs and issuing projects for construction.
  • Design substation installations and SCADA systems with senior engineer review.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and departments on various projects.
  • Generate internal and external reports related to transmission systems.
  • Attend meetings and training to enhance professional skills.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse project involvement.
  • Contribution to significant engineering projects in electrical systems.
  • Potential for leadership roles in engineering design projects.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

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, with review by completed by Senior Engineers level
  • 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 Experience:
    • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in related area for an Intermediate Engineer level.
    • Minimum of six (6) 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.
  • 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.

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