Sr. Transmission Line Design Engineer

ITC Holdings Corp; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp is seeking a Transmission Line Design Engineer to contribute to capital, competitive, and maintenance design projects, reviewing designs from contractors and helping route transmission lines.

The role includes collaboration with other engineers, preparation of estimates, drawings, and reports, and participation in policy development and cross-department initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Six years of experience as Electric Transmission Line or Substation Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations, planning, design and maintenance.
• Authorized to work in the United States; ITC does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor designs and issue approved projects for construction.
• Prepare cost estimates, material requisitions, specs, and drawings.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and contractors.
• Participate on a design engineering team and policy development.
• Generate reports on transmission system aspects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Team work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Electrical Eng

Power systems coursework

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• 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.

Job Description

• 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.

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.