Substation Engineer – Intermediate/Senior

Consumers Energy

. Provide technical support to employees and contractors for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNovi • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a focus on system design, installation, and maintenance, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in project management and effective communication within a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreePower System CourseworkSubstation DesignSCADA Systems DesignMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

System InstallationSystem MaintenanceTroubleshootingDesign SpecificationsRelay SettingsTechnical Problem SolvingProject ManagementDocumentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsElectrical Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMultitaskingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Utility ExperienceApplicable Codes and StandardsControl Room SupportTower DesignSystem ProtectionCapital Project Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to employees and contractors for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of system components
Prepare estimates, material requisitions, specifications and drawings for internally designed projects
Recommend solutions for technical problems involving electrical equipment and systems
Serve as lead engineer on design projects by checking contractor designs, issuing approved projects for construction, and participating in conceptual designs and layouts
Create designs for substation installations, protective relaying systems, relay settings and SCADA systems, subject to Senior Engineer review
Collaborate with engineers and other departments on consulting, project management, resource organization and maintenance
Generate internal and external reports on various facets of the transmission system
Support business objectives in equipment/maintenance engineering, system protection, Control Room support, tower design, system planning, substation design and/or capital project implementation
Attend meetings and training sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; major in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a related area for Intermediate Engineer level
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a related area for Senior Engineer level
Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Utility experience preferred
Sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision in a team environment
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
Ability to learn and utilize job-specific software
Applicants 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 growth and development
Training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills