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 assigned onsite at the Covert Generation Station. The candidate must be located within commutable distance of the locations OR willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).
We are looking for: Sr Electrical Engineer
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for engineering and design to support the sustainable operation of our distribution, generation, and storage system. This role works with teams across the organization and external stakeholders and leads complex technical projects and may manage the work of lower-level engineers and technicians as required.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineeringProficient in design and calculation softwareWritten and verbal communication skillsOrganizational skills and attention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenanceWorking knowledge of electric utility operation (i.e., generation, transmission, and distribution of three phase alternating current power)Knowledge of distribution planning principles is an asset
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 from a non-ABET accredited university plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of applicable engineering experienceIn this role, you will be responsible for:
Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all electrical engineering project matters. Manage the development and implementation of electrical systemsDesigning, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposesPerforming a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipmentCollaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper managementEnsuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and investigate and resolve project issues in a timely mannerEstablishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculationsEnsuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activitiesWriting reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as neededPreparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparationProvide support to plant operations, maintenance, and engineering to help resolve sy