Junior System Protection Engineer - Power Grid (Hybrid)

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking an Associate System Protection Engineer to support the design, analysis, and protection of voltage power systems at a Michigan site. You will work with senior engineers on protection schemes, modeling, simulations, and field verification to ensure reliable transmission and distribution protection.

The role participates in protection device applications, fault analysis, and NERC compliance, with relocation support and a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite Mondays,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 0 - 2 years of experience with substation automation systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with 0 - 2 years of experience with substation automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of protection schemes for voltage power systems as directed by more senior engineers.
• Assist in the development of models and simulations to test the performance of protection devices under various conditions.
• Perform field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation.
• Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications.
• Work on projects related to the installation or upgrade of protection systems.
• Take direction from other more senior engineers assist in ensuring that the protection system interacts properly with the rest of the power system.
• Provide data for review and input on technical reports documenting the design of protection systems.
• Assist in the development of new protection devices and systems.
• Accompany senior engineers on field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation. Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Skills

Engineering codes

SCADA systems

Design software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Substation automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (non-ABET) + PE license

Job description

Consumers Energy is seeking an Associate System Protection Engineer to support the design, analysis, and protection of voltage power systems at a Michigan site. You will work with senior engineers on protection schemes, modeling, simulations, and field verification to ensure reliable transmission and distribution protection.

The role participates in protection device applications, fault analysis, and NERC compliance, with relocation support and a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite Mondays,