Prin Electrical 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.

Location: This is an onsite position and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula with a requirement to travel to the Parnall Service Center located in Jackson, MI at least one day a week. Regular presence at the Jackson Parnall location is required to participate in rally rooms, departmental meetings, problem-solving sessions, and project meetings.

The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. Relocation package is available for those that qualify.

The Principal Electric Engineer is a departmental subject matter expert of electrical engineering. This role is responsible for engineering and design of large, complex projects to sustainably operate our distribution, generation, and storage system. The Principal Electric Engineer serves as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) across broad areas of electrical engineering, directing engineering strategy and planning to support the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of Consumers Energy’s distribution system.

This role provides enterprise-level technical leadership, guiding the work of engineers and technicians while partnering across the organization and with external stakeholders on complex technical initiatives. The incumbent is an industry-recognized expert in electrical distribution system planning, design, and implementation.

The Principal Electric Engineer – HVD Reliability provides exceptional technical leadership with broad strategic impact across cross-departmental programs, policies, and reliability planning initiatives. This position requires a strong technical leader who is a recognized SME in sub‑transmission (High Voltage Distribution, or HVD) line design and planning, and who can collaborate effectively with Operations on a daily basis.

This role serves as the SME for HVD line‑related assets and is responsible for managing projects and programs focused on improving overall asset health. Responsibilities include managing contracted and consulting resources engaged in inspections and asset improvement initiatives, for example, serving as the primary point of contact for pole inspection contractors.

In addition, the Principal Electric Engineer is accountable for supporting work order creation and serves as the system owner for HVD lines on the east side of the state. This includes ensuring alignment among asset condition, reliability risk, and execution strategies.

The position requires a high degree of independence and leadership in driving collaboration across Consumers Energy to achieve strategic business objectives related to HVD asset health, coordination efforts, policy development, and industry engagement. Strong application of the CE Way and Lean practices is essential to drive performance, continuous improvement, and effective HVD asset management. The evolution of this role requires an enterprise mindset and close collaboration with cross-functional groups—such as low‑voltage distribution teams—to align on company‑wide best practices.

The Principal Electric Engineer is also required to maintain an active storm restoration role to support Customers Energy’s commitment to serving customers during storm events.

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