Engineer, Sr

ITC Holdings Corp; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp in Cedar Rapids, IA invites a Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on reviewing contractor designs, creating conceptual transmission routing, and preparing cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for internal projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil or Electrical Engineering, at least six years of relevant experience, knowledge of NESC/ACI/AISC, and strong communication and multi-tasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six years as Electric Transmission Line or Substation Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred.
• NESC/ACI/AISC knowledge for civil majors.
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical majors.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn job-specific software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.”

Responsibilities

• Review designs submitted by contractors and issue approved projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Respond to inquiries from Planning or other departments related to transmission line/substation projects.
• Participate on a work team of Transmission Line Design Engineers.
• Policy development and negotiation within work groups.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments; manage projects and standards.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and contractors for installation and troubleshooting of system components.
• Generate internal and external reports on transmission system aspects.
• Attend meetings and training to increase knowledge and skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

6+ years experience

NESC knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in CE/EE

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves on capital, competitive, 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 ITCT and METC 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.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as an Electric Transmission Line or Substation Design Engineer.
• 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 Electric 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.