Relay Performance Engineer-All Levels

ITC Holdings Corp.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer at Associate/Intermediate/Senior levels to support the commissioning, testing and maintenance of power system protection components.

Responsibilities include analyzing faults, evaluating protection adequacy, troubleshooting equipment, and preparing compliance paperwork. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is required; utility experience is preferred for higher levels. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with Electrical Engineering focus; power systems coursework preferred.
• Utility experience preferred; readiness for progressive levels.
• Self-starting drive to analyze problems and organize solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and utilize job-specific software; work in a team environment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with industry software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors for the commissioning, testing and maintenance of system protection components.
• Provides Operations and Transmission System Controllers with details of system faults, and evaluations on the adequacy of available protection for various system configurations.
• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments to provide consultation on protection adequacy, testing requirements, outage staging and final verification of protection system integrity for capital projects.
• Prepares and checks commissioning paperwork to ensure it meets applicable compliance requirements.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system, protection equipment and compliance efforts.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SEL AcSELerator

SEL Grid Configurator

SEL Synchrowave

Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment

Subnet PowerSYSTEM Center

Esri ArcGIS

Job description

• Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors for the commissioning, testing and maintenance of system protection components.
• Provides Operations and Transmission System Controllers with details of system faults, and evaluations on the adequacy of available protection for various system configurations.
• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments to provide consultation on protection adequacy, testing requirements, outage staging and final verification of protection system integrity for capital projects.
• Prepares and checks commissioning paperwork to ensure it meets applicable compliance requirements.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system, protection equipment and compliance efforts.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors for the commissioning, testing and maintenance of system protection components.
• Provides Operations and Transmission System Controllers with details of system faults, and evaluations on the adequacy of available protection for various system configurations.
• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments to provide consultation on protection adequacy, testing requirements, outage staging and final verification of protection system integrity for capital projects.
• Prepares and checks commissioning paperwork to ensure it meets applicable compliance requirements.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system, protection equipment and compliance efforts.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Major in Electrical Engineering or related engineering area. Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• Utility experience preferred.
• 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 six (6) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level.
• Self-starting drive to analyze diverse problems, learn about involved factors and organize effective solutions.
• Capacity to create documentation for compliance records, problem summaries, analysis of solutions and procedural directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals inside and outside of the company.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• NERC PRC and/or CIP standards experience a plus.
• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
• Experience with any of the following programs a plus: SEL AcSELerator, SEL Grid Configurator, SEL Synchrowave, Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment (formerly CAPE), Subnet PowerSYSTEM Center and Esri ArcGIS.
• 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

Make a Power Move - For the Greater Grid: Reliable. Resilient. Ready.

As AI innovation, automation and economic growth reshape the way we live and work, the demand on our power infrastructure is growing fast. At ITC, we're building the greater grid that's ready for today's technology and tomorrow's possibilities.

Our people bring the power - fueling innovation and strengthening the grid every day. We're looking for individuals who are ready to make a power move and help us build a greater grid for a more reliable and affordable energy future.

ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into solutions.

We foster a culture of belonging - where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Make a power move today.