Civil Engineer – Intermediate/Senior, Transmission Line Design

Consumers Energy

. Support capital and maintenance design projects by checking contractor-submitted designs and issuing approved projects for construction .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design and project management, with a strong foundation in civil or electrical engineering principles. Proficient in applying industry codes and standards while providing technical support and collaborating effectively within engineering teams.

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Transmission Line DesignProject ManagementNational Electric Safety Code (NESC)Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCost EstimationDesign SpecificationsMaterial RequisitionTechnical ReportingCodes and Standards ComplianceGeotechnical EngineeringStructural EngineeringPower System Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMulti-taskingProblem-SolvingDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Job Specific SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility OperationsTransmission SystemConstruction ManagementMaintenance FunctionsPlanning and Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support capital and maintenance design projects by checking contractor-submitted designs and issuing approved projects for construction
Participate in conceptual transmission line designs and routing
Collaborate on and review designs created by other Engineers and Associate Engineers
Prepare cost estimates, material requisitions, specifications, and drawings for internally designed projects
Respond to Planning and other department inquiries about existing or future transmission line and substation projects in the ITCT and METC footprints
Participate on a team of Transmission Line Design Engineers
Participate in work group policy development, implementation, negotiation, and issue resolution
Collaborate with engineers and departments on consulting, project management, standards development, resource organization, and maintenance
Provide technical support and recommendations to field personnel and contractors for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system components
Provide technical expertise for projects and committees on design engineering matters
Generate internal and external reports on transmission system topics
Attend meetings and training sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education
Engineer: minimum of two (2) years of related experience
Senior Engineer: minimum of six (6) years of related experience
Knowledge of electric utility system operations, planning, protection, design, construction and/or maintenance functions preferred
Structural and/or Geotechnical coursework preferred for civil engineering majors
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including National Electric Safety Code (NESC), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for civil engineering majors
Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access)
Ability to learn and utilize job specific software
Sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision in a team environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading compensation
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills
Hybrid work arrangement