What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Underground Lines (All Levels) position at ITC Holdings Careers?
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.
