Prin Program Engineer (Civil)

Consumers Energy; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

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 a Principal Program Engineer to lead engineering disciplines for complex projects in Michigan. The role requires coordinating project criteria, reviews, and execution from conception through completion while mentoring engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities include scheduling, client interaction, and ensuring compliance with codes and performance standards. A PE license or ABET degree with extensive experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with seven or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects. Assign responsibilities and mentor project team members.
• Develop partnerships with business stakeholders and interact with clients to interpret needs and represent them in the field.
• Monitor compliance with codes, standards, QA/QC policies, performance requirements, and specifications.
• Support Agile project delivery by balancing team performance with deadlines; develop equipment specifications.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions; implement improvements.
• Provide technical support to project managers and stakeholders; collaborate with senior engineers to improve methods.
• Perform quality control reviews of budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance; report project status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Strong communication and stakeholder-1

GD&T knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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: 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 overseeing the engineering and technical disciplines required to successfully complete projects. This role manages multiple initiatives, including planning projects, establishing project criteria, coordinating project reviews, and ensuring proper implementation of project elements. The incumbent will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from conception through completion. This position is also accountable for team deliverables and provides oversight and guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects. Assign responsibilities and mentor project team members.
• Develop strong partnerships with business stakeholders and gain a deep understanding of their objectives. Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC policies, performance requirements, and specifications.
• Support Agile project delivery by balancing team performance with tight deadlines. Develop specifications for required project equipment.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Evaluate engineering tasks and implement necessary improvements.
• Provide technical support and assistance to project managers and other stakeholders. Collaborate with senior engineers to improve project execution methods and maintain profitability.
• Perform quality control reviews of budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance, and report on project status.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in design and visualization software such as AutoCAD
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of GD&T principles
• Familiarity with applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
  • [OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with seven (7) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in engineering and construction contracts, as well as technical documentation required for complete bid and construction packages. This role oversees and coordinates internal and external engineering teams to produce comprehensive construction documents for both major and minor electric generating plant modifications.
• Experience as a consulting design engineer at a regional or national engineering firm, with broad and in-depth knowledge in civil, structural, or geotechnical design and construction. Responsible for developing detailed scopes of work for external engineering firms and managing the quality, progress, and delivery of engineering and construction documents.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills are essential, as the role requires independent work as an engineering lead with minimal day‑to‑day oversight.
• Experience managing and directing engineering consultants (including sub-consultants), as well as negotiating scope, schedule, and budget to meet project requirements.
• General knowledge of traditional power plant systems and renewable energy systems is preferred but not required.

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.