Electrical Transmission Planning and Compliance Engineer II, III

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Starting Salary Range: $86,900.00 - $

This engineering position will focus primarily on system protection and control related to the transmission and distribution system with additional support of power production and other facilities. Typical work includes design, review, and event analysis of protection systems utilizing one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams. Work also includes detailed study, analysis, modeling, and calculations for the purpose of developing settings which include short circuit studies, coordination studies, etc.

Other typical duties involve support of NERC compliance activities including acting as a subject matter expert.

Responsible for engineering activities related to planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and ensuring regulatory compliance of the electric transmission and distribution systems. Most projects will involve some or all the following activities: investigations, studies, estimating, economic evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, system protection, designing, drawing development and review, construction and commissioning support, training, and project management.

Primary roles in the Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering department include T&D Engineering Design, T&D System Planning, T&D Standards and Materials, and Transmission System Protection and Regulatory Compliance.

• Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities thru Engineer I
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills in specific practice areas
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
• Exercises limited judgement on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Performs basic design/planning/analysis tasks
• Coordinates basic work among support staff and peers
• Assigns tasks to and coordinate with technicians or administrative staff
• Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results
• Continually looks for business/service growth opportunities. Takes action to improve things to achieve continuous improvement
• Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Projects an air of confidence and professionalism
• Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant electric transmission or distribution experience; or other equivalent related experience. (Typical, two or more years)
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
• Working knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Predictable and reliable work schedule
• Comply with all BWL policies and work rules
• Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
• Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
• Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Electric Power related coursework
• Statics and/or Dynamics coursework
• Structural related coursework
• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE)
• Professional Engineering License (PE)

Electrical Engineer III $94,000.

- $114,700.

• Relevant electric transmission or distribution experience; or equivalent…