Electric Operations Leadership - Low Voltage Distribution

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Michigan is seeking Electric Operations Leaders to guide safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service. Roles range from Supervisor to Executive Director, with placement based on education, leadership, and business needs.

Successful candidates bring strong communication, budgeting, and regulatory compliance experience, plus background in transmission, distribution, metering, or related utility functions. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technical, Utility Operations, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience in electric transmission, electric distribution, electric metering, utility operations, construction, maintenance, field service, engineering support, or related utility functions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading employees, crews, teams, projects, or operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading electric operations teams responsible for construction, maintenance, customer service, emergency restoration, outage response, and system reliability.
• Driving safety excellence and ensuring adherence to company policies, work methods, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Leading emergency response and storm restoration efforts, including participation in ICS roles and on-call rotations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Emergency response

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/business/utility operations

Associate's degree or HS diploma + related experience

Job description

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:

Opportunities are available throughout Consumers Energy's service territory. Positions may be based at various service centers and operational facilities across Michigan. Work location will be determined based on business need and the candidate's qualifications, experience, and level placement. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of their assigned work location or be willing to relocate. (Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.)

Electric Operations Leadership Talent Pipeline

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

Consumers Energy is building a pipeline of current and future leaders to support Low Voltage Distribution Operations across the organization. We are seeking candidates with experience leading or background in electric transmission, distribution, metering, customer field services, construction, maintenance, restoration, training, and operational support functions. Positions may be filled at the Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, or Executive Director level based on qualifications, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and business needs.

As an Electric Operations Leader, you will provide leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric service while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, operational standards, and company policies. Depending on level, responsibilities may range from leading front-line operations teams to influencing statewide strategy, operational performance, workforce planning, customer service, storm restoration, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Depending on level and assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Leading electric operations teams responsible for construction, maintenance, customer service, emergency restoration, outage response, and system reliability.
• Providing leadership and direction to union and/or salaried employees, supervisors, managers, and operational leadership teams.
• Driving safety excellence and ensuring adherence to company policies, work methods, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Leading emergency response and storm restoration efforts, including participation in Incident Command System (ICS) roles and on-call rotations.
• Developing employees and leaders through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
• Managing operational performance, budgets, reliability metrics, customer commitments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building partnerships with Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, Fleet, Facilities, Safety, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, municipalities, industry organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, operational planning, and process improvement efforts that support company objectives and customer expectations.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technical, Utility Operations, Construction Management, or a related field.
• [OR] Associate's degree or High School Diploma/GED may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree with additional related electric utility, operations, construction, or leadership experience.
• Experience in electric transmission, electric distribution, electric metering, utility operations, construction, maintenance, field service, engineering support, or related utility functions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading employees, crews, teams, projects, or operational initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety practices, regulatory compliance, operational procedures, and workforce engagement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced operational environment, including emergency response and storm restoration activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading unionized workforces.
• Experience managing supervisors, managers, or multiple operational teams.
• Knowledge of utility operations, outage management, restoration practices, and incident command structures.
• Experience with workforce planning, budget management, operational metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Continuous improvement, Lean, change management, or process improvement experience.
• Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies, municipalities, industry organizations, or external stakeholders.

Position Level Determination

Opportunities may be filled at the Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager level Director or Executive Director. Placement will be determined based on the candidate's education, leadership experience, technical expertise, demonstrated capabilities, and organizational need. Typical candidates may possess:

• Supervisor Level: 2+ years of related electrical or leadership experience.
• Manager Level: 4+ years of related electrical or leadership experience.
• Senior Manager Level: 7+ years of leadership experience within utility operations, construction management, project management, finance, or related disciplines. Experience driving statewide or regional operational initiatives.
• Director Level: 10+ years of direct supervisory, operations, and construction experience.Experience leading large operational organizations, overseeing multiple functional areas, managing significant budgets, and influencing statewide outcomes.
• Executive Director Level: 12+ years of extensive operational leadership experience with responsibility for strategic direction, regulatory compliance, organizational performance, and statewide operational execution.

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 (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, 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.