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ITC Holdings Corp. · 7 hours ago

Senior Engineer, Substation

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

ITC Holdings Corp. is focused on building a reliable and resilient power infrastructure for the future. The Senior Engineer, Substation will lead the development of design standards and specifications while collaborating with various teams to ensure practical and scalable solutions are implemented.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads the creation and refinement of substation design standards, specifications, and guidelines covering physical layouts, electrical systems, grounding, protection schemes, and SCADA integration

Performs and reviews complex engineering analyses to support standardization efforts, including fault analysis, bus and cable sizing, grounding system design, and lightning protection

Ensures all standards align with applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility requirements, and environmental regulations

Evaluates new technologies, equipment, and materials for inclusion in standard practices, balancing innovation with reliability and cost-effectiveness

Collaborates with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams to ensure standards are practical, scalable, and field-tested

Maintains and manages a centralized repository of engineering standards, templates, and reference documentation

Provides technical leadership during audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments

Mentors and guides junior engineers and standards staff, fostering technical growth and consistency in application

Represents the utility in industry working groups, technical committees, and regulatory forums

Monitors industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to proactively update standards and practices

Qualification

Substation design standardsElectrical systems analysisGrounding system designPower system courseworkUtility experienceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsJob specific softwareProblem-solving skillsDocumentation skillsEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education

Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in related area(s) for Senior Engineer level

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, and PowerPoint)

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

Preferred

Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors

Utility experience preferred

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Benefits

Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions

Company

ITC Holdings Corp.

From electric vehicles to renewables, we’re looking at electricity in a whole new way— because transmission is the key to unlocking our energy future.

Founded in 2003

Novi, Michigan, USA

501-1000 employees