SR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Michigan is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide cross-functional engineering support. The role involves field technical support, compliance assurance, and project management, contributing to the company's mission of delivering reliable energy. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and relevant educational qualifications, with opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in engineering technical support and/or design.
• Drafting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance on design, inspections, and planning.
• Develop infrastructure based on utility needs.
• Assist in creating department standards and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

High School Diploma

Tools

Drafting

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 position is onsite at the Parnall located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

"The Senior Engineering Technician responsibilities include product/process research; Field technical support; and support for the utility system. They will gather and track standards and manual feedback and have ownership of process change management. The Senior Engineering Technician will frequently coordinate with other internal departments and leadership to ensure compliance and assist with project task management. They will develop and deliver training material to lower grade level technicians."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional engineering guidance and consultation on design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.
• Develop and configure supported infrastructure based on current utility needs. This includes implementing levels, specialized components, creation of fabrication drawings, custom reports
• Assist leadership in creating new department standards and procedures as they relate to plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately.
• Perform field visits and work with field operations teams for project life cycle
• On the job learning & development via learning modules, standard review, and mentorship via senior engineer
• Support special assignments that may not be directly related to project work. Examples might include odorize engineer, field support engineer, specifications and process development, etc.
• Support Storm Restoration activities when called upon.
• Read and interpret utility industry standards, drawings and device specification/data sheets and apply them to a working environment. Provide feedback and recommendation as applicable.
• Meets with 3rd party supporting firms and general contractor representatives to provide standards and collect feedback on a recurring basis to ensure up to date understanding and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• interpersonal skills
• Individual possesses the skills to lead, problem solve, and work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge and application of utility trends and business model
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of his/her field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations
• Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable laws and company policies, standards and procedures.
• Ability to solve complex problems; taking new perspectives using existing computer based solutions
• Technical Writing
• Knowledge of project management principles

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree in STEM fieldwith a minimum of four (4) or more years in engineering technical support and/or design
• [OR] High School Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) or more years in engineering technical support and/or design
• Drafting experience is 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, 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.

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