Consumers Energy

Relay Engineer, All Levels

Consumers Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cedar Rapids • Iowa • United States

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About the role

  • Support business objective of System Protection.
  • Responsible for development and implementation of electrical controls and protection systems in substations.
  • Develops an understanding of schemes, specifications, guidelines, standards, procedures, and training materials.
  • Provides engineering support for capital projects.
  • Develops proficiency with the CAPE software.
  • Responsible for compliance with and execution of NERC Order 693 and CIP requirements.
  • Performs troubleshooting of protection design and settings issues and makes recommendations for resolving problems.
  • Participates in technical discussions with other engineers in the Relay group.
  • Works with other ITC groups and offices to develop common best practices and activities such as standards.
  • Attends technical conferences to represent ITC and training to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Major in Electrical Engineering or related engineering area or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in related area for an Intermediate Engineer level.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
  • Technical expertise preferred in planning, design, construction and/or maintenance of electric power transmission lines, substations, power equipment or control systems (including relay protection, SCADA and telecommunications).
  • Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
  • Utility experience preferred.
  • Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical controlsprotection systemstroubleshootingrelay protectionSCADAtelecommunicationspower system designcapital projectscomplianceNERC Order 693
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingdocumentation skillseffective communicationteamworkmulti-taskingminimal supervision