Engineer Tech Analyst

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Adrian Service Center located in Adrian, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Engineering Technical Analyst is responsible for the development and enhancement of engineering standards and materials, including the integration of emerging technologies. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and codes while providing technical solutions to various workgroups. Clear and concise communication of standards and technical direction to both engineering and operations teams is essential for accurate implementation. The incumbent also supports project engineering and design, product and process research, and special initiatives within their assigned work unit.

This position is part of the Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) Planning group, which is responsible for planning electric distribution facilities. The role includes both office and field responsibilities related to the performance of electric distribution circuits, encompassing system planning, project management, reliability programs, customer issue resolution, and storm restoration efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist with cross-functional projects involving internal departments and external partners through technology enablement and strategic sourcing to ensure timely project completion

- Provide engineering and design support using company standards to develop technical designs within a CAD environment

- Participate in process improvement initiatives that leverage new and evolving technologies to enhance efficiency and infrastructure

- Address concerns, investigate suggestions, and provide support and recommendations to planning, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance teams

- Maintain a high-level understanding of departmental standards and procedures

- Conduct research and development to update engineering and construction standards, manuals, design tools, and documentation, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

- Perform field visits and collaborate with field operations regarding equipment usage and specifications

- Review and interpret plans, specifications, maps, and related materials for each project and apply the information appropriately

- Perform other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Ability to research and analyze advanced industry trends and conduct utility benchmarking

- Strong communication and presentation skills

- Effective teamwork, analytical thinking, and a willingness to learn new topics

- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

- Familiarity with company culture values, CE Way, and Lean tools

Education/Experience

- Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field with two (2) or more years of relevant experience

- [OR] Associate's degree in technical or related field with four (4) or more years of relevant experience

- [OR] High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of relevant experience

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 in Energy (WE), 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.

Nearest Major Market: Adrian

Nearest Secondary Market: Ann Arbor

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