Engineer, Line Design (All Levels)

ITC Holdings Corp.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp. is seeking an 'Engineer, Line Design' at their Cedar Rapids location. This role entails designing overhead and underground transmission lines while supporting maintenance projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and the ability to handle collaborative projects effectively.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Two years for Engineer level, five years for Senior Engineer.
• Knowledge of utility operations and engineering codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports design of transmission lines and standards development.
• Checks designs, prepares cost estimates, and collaborates with teams.
• Provides technical support and generates reports.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Supports business objectives through the design of overhead and underground transmission lines, transmission line standards development and support, construction support of capital and maintenance projects, collaborative work on capital projects with other internal and external entities including Substation Design, Planning, Asset Management, Operations, Legal & Real Estate and Local Government & Community Affairs.

• Serves on capital and maintenance design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing approved projects for construction and participating in the creation of conceptual transmission line designs and routing.
• May collaborate and review designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers.
• Prepares cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Responds to inquiries from Planning or other departments related to existing or future transmission line and substation projects in the ITC footprints.
• Participates on a work team of Transmission Line Design Engineers.
• Participates in work group policy development, policy implementation, negotiation and resolution of issues.
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, developing standards, organizing resources, or maintenance.
• Provides technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
• Provides expertise for projects and committees regarding technical and non-technical matters related to design engineering.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
  
  

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supports business objectives through the design of overhead and underground transmission lines, transmission line standards development and support, construction support of capital and maintenance projects, collaborative work on capital projects with other internal and external entities including Substation Design, Planning, Asset Management, Operations, Legal & Real Estate and Local Government & Community Affairs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves on capital and maintenance design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing approved projects for construction and participating in the creation of conceptual transmission line designs and routing.
• May collaborate and review designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers.
• Prepares cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Responds to inquiries from Planning or other departments related to existing or future transmission line and substation projects in the ITC footprints.
• Participates on a work team of Transmission Line Design Engineers.
• Participates in work group policy development, policy implementation, negotiation and resolution of issues.
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, developing standards, organizing resources, or maintenance.
• Provides technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
• Provides expertise for projects and committees regarding technical and non-technical matters related to design engineering.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Associate Engineer - Co-op/Intern experience at a utility preferred.
• Engineer - minimum of two (2) years of related experience,
• Senior Engineer - minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred.
• Structural and/or Geotechnical coursework preferred for civil engineering majors.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for civil engineering majors.
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
• 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.
• 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.
  

About Us

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions . As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement .

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