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ITC Holdings Corp. · 6 days ago

Engineer, Planning (All Levels)

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

ITC Holdings Corp. is focused on building a reliable and resilient power infrastructure. They are seeking an Engineer for Planning to manage modeling data and Facility Ratings, ensuring accuracy and resolving data-related issues while supporting various internal and external stakeholders.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external entities such as Operations, Engineering, Compliance, MISO, SPP, Generator Owners and developers, transmission companies, cooperatives and Distribution Providers interconnected to the transmission systems

Supports the Company's business model by taking an active role on various committees, panels and working groups at Regional Reliability Organizations, Regional Transmission Organizations, NERC/ERO and other industry and stakeholder related groups

Supports Department functions by monitoring and proposing enhancements to Planning processes to support Department objectives and deliverables

Supports RTO and RRO data submittals, regulatory filings, NERC compliance activities and development of contracts

Monitors policy issues and select regulatory activities that may have an impact on the company and provides planning support for regulatory and legal filings

Coordinate closely with cross-departmental teams to add new or modify existing data to ensure accurate representation of current and/or future assets

Maintain or improve current change management strategies, and dissemination of data updates to ensure timeliness through the proper communication channels

Updates and maintains steady-state and short-circuit modeling data that is used by various internal and external entities. Future functions may also include the maintenance of dynamics and EMT data as well

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower system analytical softwareElectric utility system operationsMISOSPP planning knowledgeNERC compliance knowledgeAnalytical problem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeProgramming experienceEffective communicationTeamworkTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree 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 (6) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level

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

Direct or indirect knowledge of the MISO and/or SPP planning processes

Direct or indirect knowledge of ITC, NERC and/or applicable RTO planning standards

Ability to implement and support Planning processes, policies, documents and procedures

Expertise with the use of, or ability to learn and utilize various power system analytical software (i.e., Siemens PTI PSS/E, Gridscale X APA (formerly CAPE))

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 may be 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

Preferred

Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred

Programming experience preferred (i.e., Python)

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