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Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

This position is preferred assigned to Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI but other locations may be considered as well. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from any of the locations or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

We are looking for: Sr Program Engineer (Senior Project Engineer)

The Senior Program Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project. The Senior Program Engineer works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements. They will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

This position is functionally for a Sr Project Engineer who works in a team setting providing support to project managers and leading engineering tasks/deliverables related to the planning, design, quality, testing, and execution of complex and strategic projects for the Electric Distribution business area. The Project Engineer will be supporting several Economic Development projects and other major projects for Electric Distribution, including major substation rebuilds.

The Project Engineer ensures that technical project work scope is properly coordinated between internal and external engineers of record, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements. The Project Engineer will have multiple assignments (ranging from moderate to complex assignments) requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellentknowledgeofdesignand visualizationssoftwaresuchasAutoCAD

• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Organizationalskillsandattentiontodetail

• StrongunderstandingofGD&Tprinciples

• Familiaritywithrules,regulations,bestpractices,and performancestandards

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of experienceserving as a program/project engineer on complex projects as well as experience coordinating internal and external engineering disciplines

• [ OR] Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a non-ABET accredited program along with a Professional Engineering license (PE) with four (4) or more years of experienceserving as a program/project engineer on complex projects as well as experience coordinating internal and external engineering disciplines

• Understanding and experience in contract management

• Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise

• Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills

• An Electrical Engineering background

In this role, you will :

• Prepare,schedule,coordinateandmonitortheassignedengineeringprojects

• Assignresponsibilitiesandmentorprojectteam

• Buildstrongpartnershipswithbusinesspartnersanddeeplyunderstandtheirbusinessgoals

• Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment

• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications

• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions

• Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants

• Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.