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Lansing Board of Water & Light Electrical Protection Engineer II-III ESI in Lansing, Michigan
Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $102,400.00
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Functions:
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
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth. Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays. Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program. Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan -- Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing. Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Defer