Substation Standards Engineer, Intermediate or Senior

At ITC, our people bring the power—building a reliable, resilient grid that makes a real impact. If you’re ready to grow your career and do meaningful work in a future‑focused industry, this could be your power move.

As an Intermediate or Senior Substation Standards Engineer, you will lead the development, implementation, and governance of engineering standards for ITC’s high-voltage transmission substations. This role involves technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic oversight to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with industry codes, utility practices, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the creation and refinement of substation design standards, specifications, and guidelines covering physical layouts, electrical systems, grounding, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Performs and reviews complex engineering analyses to support standardization efforts, including fault analysis, bus and cable sizing, grounding system design, and lightning protection.
• Ensures all standards align with applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Evaluates new technologies, equipment, and materials for inclusion in standard practices, balancing innovation with reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams to ensure standards are practical, scalable, and field-tested.
• Maintains and manages a centralized repository of engineering standards, templates, and reference documentation.
• Provides technical leadership during audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Mentors and guides junior engineers and standards staff, fostering technical growth and consistency in application.
• Represents the utility in industry working groups, technical committees, and regulatory forums.
• Monitors industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to proactively update standards and practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in related area(s) for Senior Engineer level and two (2) for Intermediate Engineer.
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• 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, and PowerPoint).
• 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.