Consumers Energy

Sr Mechanical Engineer

LocationEssexville, MI

About This Job

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 position is onsite at the Dan E. Karn 3 & 4 located in Essexville, 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer assists in the development, design, and testing of new products or systems. They work with a team of other engineers, scientist, and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. The Senior Mechanical Engineer's also test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and are responsible for the mechanical testing and maintenance of products in production, as well as testing prototypes.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all mechanical engineering project matters

Manages the development and implementation of mechanical systems
Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps
Investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner
Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies
Provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
Prepare specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential mechanical engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management
Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Continued

Providing support to plant’s operations and maintenance departments in resolving system and equipment problems

Assessing mechanical and turbomachinery systems in accordance with the system health assessment process
Developing and maintaining system history for key mechanical and rotating equipment systems
Performing system monitoring for operational and predictive trends and implementing actions to ensure reliability
Reviewing preventive maintenance and inspection results
Reviewing equipment and condition indicator data and evaluating repeat maintenance
Evaluating information from operations, regulatory, and strategy organizations, etc., to identify performance issues and needs for action
Ensuring that corrective actions are identified, justified, appropriately scheduled, and completed
Developing strategies and justifications for equipment life-cycle management and system/component performance improvement consistent with the corporate business plan to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability which includes:
+ Problem identification and solution development + Development of cost estimates, justifications, and timing requirements
Provide input to the financial planning processes
+ Maintaining short-term and long-term system plans
Evaluating data (routine performance testing, operational trends, vibration analysis, thermal (IR) analysis, oil analysis, etc.), and taking appropriate actions based on results
Optimizing preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and utilizing data/trends to adjust PM strategies
Participating and/or leading root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment problems
Providing overhaul, refurbishment planning, and shop/field oversight for equipment as needed
Providing recommendations for spare parts inventories for system equipment
Providing work management support
Assisting plant to prioritize notifications and work orders
Ensuring open work orders are appropriately scheduled to ensure system reliability
Assisting in outage and work window planning
Functioning as project single point of contact (SPOC) and/or sponsor for projects
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Mechanical and technical skills
Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of GD&T principles
Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of relevant experience

+ [OR] Bachelor's Degree Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of relevant experience Preferred Experience

Mechanical/balance of plant and/or turbomachinery experience

Previous power plant 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: Bay City


Nearest Secondary Market: Saginaw

Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Testing, Manufacturing Engineer, Power Plant Operator, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Energy


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