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: $68,600.00 - $81,600.00
Position Summary:
Responsible for engineering activities related to the planning, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining a broad spectrum of utility and non-utility engineering work in 6 major areas of Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, 138kV to 13.2kV Electric Substations Facilities, and general commercial facilities. Most projects involve working in a multi-disciplined engineering environment with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, or other engineering disciplines working together as needed to complete projects of varied sizes. Typical projects involve some or all of the following activities: investigations, studies, estimating, economic evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, designing, drawing development and review, construction and commissioning support, training, and project management.
Essential Functions:
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Acquires limited knowledge and develops basic skills; Develops an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
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Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks; Performs standard computations or analyses.
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Performs routine technical work that does not require previous experience.
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Collects data and gathers information or documents.
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Prepares drawings and visual aids
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Observe construction activities.
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Creates a generative safety culture and is aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
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Exhibits a strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
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Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in the delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general
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Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively
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Participation in continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management process
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Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Job Specifications:
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Typical Degrees: Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electrical/Computer Engineering
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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.
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Typically has a minimum of six months to two years of engineering experience. Will consider depth and breadth of experience
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Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
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Predictable and reliable work schedule
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Comply with all BWL policies and work rules
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Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
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Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
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Michigan driver's license with an acceptable record
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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:
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Fundamentals of Engineer (FE).
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Knowledge of Office 365 applications
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Applicable utility experience or other relevant project experience
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Familiar with and capable of properly applying reference tools such as RUS Design Guide for Rural Substations.
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Experience in two 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.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.? They are not to an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the employee.? Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.
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
