The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for an Engineer V (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) with our Electric Systems Integrity Department located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $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.
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 IV.
- Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
- Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.
- Works on major project/tasks or several projects/tasks of moderate scope with complex features; Reviews complete technical documents for conformity and quality assurance; Coordinates staff necessary to complete assignments.
- Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
- Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor; Prepares proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
- Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Maintaining a position when you know you are right, expressing views without fear or for approval and without engaging in unnecessary aggression.
- Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.
- Is at ease with a wide range of individuals; enjoys different personalities and adapting approach to accommodate those differences; makes positive assumptions about people and conveys a sense of trust and respect.
- Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
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, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
