Prin Mechanical Engineer

Location: Ludington

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.

Location:

This position is onsite at the Ludington Pump Storage located in Ludington, 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 Principal Mechanical Engineers are responsible for overseeing the design and development of new products or systems. They commonly direct the work of a team of other engineers, scientists, and technicians to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. They design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. They are responsible for the mechanical design of products from concept to production, as well as developing and testing prototypes.

This position is part of the LPS Operations Engineering – System Engineering Group.

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.

Manage 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.

Prepare contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and addenda
* Preparing specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.

Oversee and manage the installation of mechanical equipment and components.

Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.

Collaborate 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 management.

Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and 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.

Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.

Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed.

Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Analytical and problem-solving skills

Mechanical and technical skills

Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software

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