What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relay Engineer, All Levels position at ITC Holdings Careers?
JOB SUMMARY
Support business objective of System Protection. Responsible for development and implementation of electrical controls and protection systems in substations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops an understanding of schemes, specifications, guidelines, standards, procedures, and training materials.
- Provides engineering support for capital projects.
- Develops proficiency with the CAPE software.
- Responsible for compliance with and execution of NERC Order 693 and CIP requirements.
- Performs troubleshooting of protection design and settings issues and makes recommendations for resolving problems.
- Participates in technical discussions with other engineers in the Relay group.
- Works with other ITC groups and offices to develop common best practices and activities such as standards.
- Attends technical conferences to represent ITC and training to increase professional knowledge and skills.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Major in Electrical Engineering or related engineering area or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
- 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 six (6) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
- Technical expertise preferred 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.
- Utility experience preferred.
- Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- 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.