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Starting Salary Range : $94,000.00 - $114,700.00

The Lansing Board of Water & Light has openings for a Transmission Planner Electrical Engineer III - V with our Electric Systems Integrity Department located in Lansing, MI.

Job Type : Full-Time

Starting Salary Range :

EE-III $91,746. - $111,930.; EE-IV $101,876.; EE-V $113,246 - $140,425.

Position Summary :

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.

This engineering position will focus primarily on transmission planning and modeling of BWL's 138kV transmission system and NERC compliance related tasks. Modeling will include performing steady state load flow studies and contingency analysis in order to identify system improvement projects and evaluate interconnection applications for transmission level load and generation from internal and external customers. The position will be responsible for becoming a co-SME on several NERC FAC, MOD, and TPL standards and work both collaboratively and independently on maintaining compliance for those standards and demonstrating compliance in periodic audits.

Essential Functions :

• Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities thru Engineer II
• Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area; Works on small projects or portions of larger projects; Performs moderate design / planning / analysis tasks
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional design / planning / analysis projects with few complex features.
• Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments
• Prepares portions of, or entire, technical documents. Edits technical documents such as plans, applications, reports, specifications, etc. Performs research and investigations
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
• Assists in determining schedules and budget requirements
• Is self-aware of own emotions and socially aware of others' feelings and emotions and their impact on performance. Displays self-control and adaptability when working with others to achieve results.
• Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Enjoys positions of responsibility and authority. Desires and chooses to be in a leadership position.
• Establishes a systematic course for self and / or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively
• Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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Additional Requirements Based On Level :

Engineer III Starting Salary Range : $91,746. - $111,930.

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Engineer IV Starting Salary Range : $101,876. - $125,358.

Job Specifications :

Required : Job Specifications :

Engineer V Starting Salary Range : $113,246. - $140,425

Job Specifications

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Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for much of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and / or position the body to reach items on the floor / below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and / or operate field instruments / equipment.

Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.

Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).

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 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.

Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.

Two fitness centers located on site open 24 / 7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL :

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location :

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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