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:
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Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities thru Engineer I
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Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills in specific practice areas
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Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment
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Exercises limited judgement on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
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Performs basic design/planning/analysis tasks
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Coordinates basic work among support staff and peers
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Assigns tasks to and coordinate with technicians or administrative staff
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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
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Continually looks for business/service growth opportunities. Takes action to improve things to achieve continuous improvement
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Understands and actively supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
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Projects an air of confidence and professionalism
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Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes
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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 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.
