Prin Program Engineer

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy provider dedicated to delivering reliable and clean energy. As a Principal Program Engineer, you will lead engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing pipeline safety. This innovative firm values career development and offers competitive compensation and benefits. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will be part of a culture that empowers employees to share their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Program Engineer on advanced projects.
• Strong understanding of gas regulations and pipeline safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with gas regulations and enhance pipeline safety.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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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.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. 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

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. The Principal Program Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aimed at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. The Principal Program Engineer is responsible for the deliverables of the team and for overseeing the work of lower-level engineers and technicians.

The Gas Policy Engineer ensures Consumers Energy's compliance with new and revised gas regulations and supports gas pipeline safety through proactive planning and review. This role holds the authority to interpret regulations, determine implementation programs, and oversee their execution across the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a deep understanding of all regulations affecting Consumers Energy's natural gas operations.
• Represent the company in trade organizations (e.g., American Gas Association) and communicate pertinent information across the organization, including senior management.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet regulatory requirements and enhance pipeline safety.
• Position the company to influence gas rulemaking at the federal and state level
• 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
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance, and report on the project's status
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects. Assign responsibilities and mentor the project team
• 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
• Review engineering tasks and deliverables and initiate appropriate and necessary corrective actions
• Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines
• Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 7 or more years of experience as a Program Engineer working on advanced projects

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) license with 7 or more years of experience as a Program Engineer working on advanced projects

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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, capABLE, Interfaith 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.

Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance. CMS Energy endeavors to make https://careers.consumersenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our team at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law and many state laws require employers to make accommodations to disabled applicants and employees where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. For those applicants seeking a position within the State of Michigan, a disabled individual needing accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known or should have been known. Michigan law provides that failure of a Michigan employee to properly notify the employer will preclude any claim that the employer failed to accommodate the disabled individual. However, this does not waive an individual’s right under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which sets no time limit for requesting an accommodation nor does it require such accommodation to be in writing.