Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typical Degrees: Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Non-Typical Degrees accepted along with experience may qualify as an equal: Engineering for Energy Sustainability, Biosystems Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Software Engineering. Because universities have different names for the same curriculums, any non-typical curriculum or any curriculum not listed above should be evaluated based on the content of the individual curriculum to ensure compatibility.
- Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan (PE).
- Typically has a minimum of ten years of engineering experience. Will consider depth and breadth of experience
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
- Predictable and reliable work schedule
- Comply with all BWL policies and work rules
- Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
- Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
- Michigan driver's license with an acceptable record
- Shall be familiar with and capable of properly applying national, state, and local codes, including but not limited to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Engineering.
- Knowledge of Office 365 applications
- Applicable utility experience or other relevant project experience
- Familiar with and capable of properly applying reference tools such as RUS Design Guide for Rural Substations.
- Experience in four or more of the following areas: Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, Electric Substations, Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, or general commercial facilities.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 the majority 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 frequently communicate 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 move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
