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 management

　　Experience providing customer service, managing data, and tracking/reporting work flow

　　Experience assembling and leading cross- functional internal and external teams, building consensus, and successfully completing major projects

　　Experience 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

　　In this role, you will:

　　Lead energy efficiency initiatives for commercial and industrial utility customers, on site at customer facilities, in a professional manner.

　　Perform energy audits of customer facilities, in order to identify, evaluate and prioritize energy waste reduction opportunities.

　　Develop business cases for feasible projects, and present project justification to customer management for review and approval.

　　Prepare engineering reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, charts, and other project deliverables.

　　Assist customer team by completing energy incentive applications, reviewing project drawings, collecting project documentation, and supporting incentive review process.

　　Develop and maintain proficiency with efficiency incentives (both prescriptive and custom) and efficiency programs, and apply knowledge to daily work.

　　Perform feasibility studies, site surveys, load and bill analysis, equipment selection, and system sizing to support project development and implementation.

　　Collaborate and communicate with internal and external business partners such as Demand Side Management Product Operations, Sales/Energy Solutions, demand response program, efficiency program management, reviewing engineers, and implementation contractors to support program goals.

　　Serve as the technical expert on assigned projects, providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and other team members.

　　Support the Demand Response program by developing energy reduction plans with customers.

　　Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

　　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.