Electric System Operator: Real-Time T&D Controller

Lansing Board of Water & Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Time off benefits

Retirement programs

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) seeks an experienced Electric T&D professional to perform normal and emergency switching, coordination, and distribution operations in generating stations and substations. The role ensures safe switching, timely outage responses, and maintenance of system records.

You will work with EMS/OMS and BWL applications, document actions, and coordinate after-hours responses while upholding safety policies and MIOSHA/NERC standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations and make timely decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Write, check, perform and document normal and emergency switching and clearance operations.
• Monitor, dispatch, and communicate with T&D field personnel.
• Supervise after hours operations and coordinate system restoration during emergencies and storms.
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams and use EMS/OMS systems.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

Safety and quick decision making

Communication and teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related field

Journeyman certification in T&D

Job description

Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) seeks an experienced Electric T&D professional to perform normal and emergency switching, coordination, and distribution operations in generating stations and substations. The role ensures safe switching, timely outage responses, and maintenance of system records.

You will work with EMS/OMS and BWL applications, document actions, and coordinate after-hours responses while upholding safety policies and MIOSHA/NERC standards.