Engineer, Planning - Special Studies (All Levels) Michigan or Iowa (Government)

JOB SUMMARY

Supports business objectives by identifying system performance concerns and planning capital projects to mitigate those concerns and by providing technical expertise to the rest of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes various power system analysis tools to study expected transmission system performance with emphasis on transient and dynamic stability analysis and voltage stability analysis.
• Performs stability analysis for new generator interconnection requests to identify and mitigate performance concerns.    
• Performs assessments on stability of existing system and planned system capital expansion projects.
• Performs EMT/switching transient analysis.
• Evaluates Protection System Outage Requests for potential stability impacts.
• Provides technical support to groups internal and external to the company.
• Supports development of models to facilitate system studies.
• Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• Generates written reports on various facets of transmission system's condition and performance.
• Develops presentations and present study results to both internal and external audiences.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions 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 five (5) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
• Transmission Planning experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize various power system analysis software.  PSS/E or TSAT experience preferred.
• Engineer candidates must be able to quickly learn job specific skills and be able to work independently given regular work direction while appropriately keeping others informed of activities and issues or potential issues. 
• Senior Engineer candidates must have advanced engineering skills and be able to work under minimal supervision given high level work direction while appropriately keeping others informed of activities and issues or potential issues.
• 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 work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Some travel required.
• 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.