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.
We are looking for:The Senior Energy Engineer will support assigned commercial and industrial business customers with energy engineering services. Key functions of the role include identifying, developing, presenting, and implementing energy savings projects at customer locations. This role is accountable for providing positive customer experience, for collaborating with internal and external team members, and for achieving energy efficiency performance targets to help deliver on the Consumers Energy top-level clean energy goals.Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for data analysis, calculations, reports, and presentations.In-depth technical knowledge of commercial and industrial energy systems, including HVAC, electrical, compressed air, chilled water, steam, and related systems.Knowledge of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) energy audit guidelines and practices.Knowledge of building management systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).Knowledge of utility efficiency programs and incentives.Strong interpersonal communications skills, communicating with internal and external customers.Project development and project management skills.Ability to develop, evaluate, and explain complex engineering alternatives and financial scenarios.Ability to balance multiple constraints to achieve business outcomes, achieve results, and meet deadlines.
This role will be performed in a hybrid setting. Reporting to company facilities and customer locations will be required with remote options when possible on Wednesday's and Fridays. However, there may be days that in person attendance is required on Wednesday and Fridays. This role will require frequent 70% travel to customer sites and company locations within Consumers Energy service territory. Travel assignments will vary from week to week and may be subject to changes with short notice. Most (but not all) travel occurs during the standard work week, Monday through Friday.
This role requires work in indoor and outdoor settings. Work locations may include industrial environments, including manufacturing areas, electrical/mechanical equipment rooms, and construction sites. These environments may feature noise, dust, fumes, flashing lights, rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment, and other specific hazards.
We encourage you to apply if you have:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university with four (4) or more years of applicable engineering experience[OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited university plus Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of applicable engineering experience
Experience working in a field related to commercial and industrial energy management and/or facilities managementExperience providing customer service, managing data, and tracking/reporting work flowExperience assembling and leading cross- functional internal and external teams, building consensus, and successfully completing major projectsExperience with operating, testing, and troubleshooting building mechanical and electrical systems
Preferred skills:Certified Energy Engineer (CEM)Professional Engineer (PE) in a field related to energy management
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