Substation Power Equipment Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support to employees and contractors in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of substation power equipment.
• Prepares power equipment specifications for the purposes of procuring major power system components. 
• Provides technical support and engineering solutions in the development of planned maintenance activities, and then tracks progress of the goals while recommending prioritization of corrective action activities.
• Analyzes power equipment events, determines root causes and recommends system improvements. 
• Ensures power equipment is in compliance with associated regulatory requirements (NERC, IUB, ect.)
• Collaborates with other engineers and departments which may include system protection, SCADA, project managements, T- line design, T-line maintenance, or planning. 
• Develop test procedures by working with new test equipment and software to create new test plans. 
• Assist in response to electrical system emergencies on a 24 hour basis.
• Provide in person assistance in a substation with field technicians to help troubleshoot and commission power equipment and help with other technical issues. 
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Major in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• 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 five (5) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. 
• Utility experience preferred.
• Experience with testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high voltage power equipment preferred.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
• 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.