Substation Design Engineer, Principal

ITC Holdings Corp.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp. is seeking a senior electrical engineer to support field personnel and contractors in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission system components.

The role involves design leadership, project execution, and collaboration across engineering teams. You will prepare estimates, drawings, and specifications for internal projects, provide recommendations for complex technical problems, and develop concepts for substations, relays, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering foundations implied by role.
• Leadership and coordination across teams.
• Working knowledge of SCADA and relay systems.
• Understanding of substation design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides technical support to field personnel and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
• Researches and prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Makes authoritative recommendations to troubleshoot complex technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Serves as lead engineer on design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing the project for construction when approved and participating in the creation of conceptual designs and layouts.
• Independently creates designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems
• Reviews and approves designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources or maintenance.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

SCADA systems knowledge

Substation design

Job description

• Develops and provides technical support to field personnel and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
• Researches and prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Makes authoritative recommendations to troubleshoot complex technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Serves as lead engineer on design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing the project for construction when approved and participating in the creation of conceptual designs and layouts.
• Independently creates designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems
• Reviews and approves designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources or maintenance.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• 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.

Requirements

• Develops and provides technical support to field personnel and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components.
• Researches and prepares estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects.
• Makes authoritative recommendations to troubleshoot complex technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Serves as lead engineer on design projects by checking designs submitted by contractors, issuing the project for construction when approved and participating in the creation of conceptual designs and layouts.
• Independently creates designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems
• Reviews and approves designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources or maintenance.
• Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• 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.