Prin Program Engineer

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.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

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

The Principal Program Engineer is functionally a Project Engineer within the HVD Engineering team who works in a team setting providing support to project managers and leading engineering tasks/deliverables related to the planning, design, quality, testing, and execution of projects for the Electric Distribution business area. The position will largely serve as the project engineer for the projects which are intensive in protection and control;

however, any project within the HVD portfolio may be within the position's purview. Projects could range from small single panel or cabinet installations to large projects with new control houses with panels and line exit additions.

The Project Engineer ensures that technical project work scope is properly coordinated between internal and external engineers of record, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements. The Project Engineer will have multiple assignments (ranging from moderate to complex assignments) requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

The Principal Program Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project. The incumbent oversees multiple initiatives and works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements. Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

The position, within I&C, will also oversee and determine staffing needs for contracted staff augmented project engineers and is responsible for the deliverables of the team and overseeing the work, with aid as needed from the team's senior engineering manager, and approving the timesheets of the staff augmented project engineers.

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals. Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Support project delivery by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status.
• Offer technical assistance and support to project managers and other team participants.
• Develop specifications for required project equipment.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software such as Micro Station.
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus.
• An Electrical Engineering background is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding and experience in contract management.
• Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables.