What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Power Equipment Engineer position at ITC Holdings Careers?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical support to employees and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of substation power equipment.
- Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components.
- Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance activities, and then tracks progress of the goals while recommending prioritization of corrective action activities.
- Analyzes power equipment events, determines root causes and recommends system improvements.
- Ensures power equipment is in compliance with associated regulatory requirements (NERC, IUB, ect.)
- Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include system protection, SCADA, project managements, T- line design, T-line maintenance, or planning.
- Develop test procedures by working with new test equipment and software to create new test plans.
- Assist in response to electrical system emergencies on a 24 hour basis.
- 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 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 five (5) 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.
- Experience with testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high voltage power equipment 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.