Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Power Engineering Technology
Specialist (2 positions open!)
Location: Karn/Weadock Plant - Essexville
Functional Area: Engineering
Employment Level: Professional (Non-Supervisor)
Requisition #: 50947617
Apply By: 04/24/2016
Department Summary
The Generation Systems Electric & Control Systems team at Consumers Energy is a small team responsible for the
overall system health of the electrical systems within the generation fleet. With oversight of generating plants, hydro
plants, Ludington Pumped Storage, and gas compression stations, the team conducts equipment reliability planning
through risk analyses, condition assessments, and more. Regular travel among generating facilities throughout the state
and working in the field is required.
Job Description/Responsibilities
**2 open positions**
The Electrical Engineer / Power Engineering Technology Specialist will have the overall responsibility for the reliability and
life cycle management of electrical systems and equipment to ensure assets are operating to meet the safety, reliability,
and compliance goals of the company. Specifically, the Engineer/Engineering Specialist will perform work similar to a
Project Manager in planning work (resources, schedules, project implementations, etc.) that adheres to industry
standards. He/she will be responsible for developing RFQs/RFPs, reviewing bid packages, and work closely with vendors
to schedule work. He/she will coordinate extensively with external vendors to conduct research, validate maintenance
plans, costs, etc. in order to build accurate information into the Long Term Financial Plan.
He/she will be expected to support the following equipment:
• Medium and Large Voltage Industrial Motors
• Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear
• High and Medium Voltage Transformers
• Utility grade Emergency Power Systems
• Generators
• Protective Relaying
• Environmental Quality Controls
Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing support to Plant and Component Engineers to help resolve system and equipment problems
• Assessing systems in accordance with the System Health Assessment Process
• Developing and maintaining system notebooks for key systems
• Performing system monitoring and ensuring that actions are taken to ensure reliability; this includes:
o Monitoring operational trends, predictive monitoring trends, preventive maintenance and inspection results,
equipment and condition indicator data, life-cycle input, repeat maintenance, input from operations, input from regulatory
and strategy organizations, etc., to identify performance issues and/or needs for action
o Ensuring that corrective actions are identified, justified, appropriately scheduled, and completed
• Developing strategies and justifications for equipment life-cycle management and to improve system and component
performance consistent with the corporate business plan to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability; this includes:
problem identification; development of solutions; development of cost estimates, justifications, and timing requirements;
and providing input to the Financial Planning Processes
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
• Maintaining short-term and long-term system plans
• Maintaining compliance with Asset Compliance Programs such as NERC Reliability and Cyber Security, Dam Safety,
Gas Code, Arc Flash, etc.
• Optimizing predictive monitoring programs, evaluating data (routine performance testing, operational trends, vibration
analysis, thermal (IR) analysis, oil analysis, etc.), and taking appropriate actions based on results
• Optimizing preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and utilizing data/trends to adjust Project Management
strategies
• Leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment problems
• Providing remote monitoring support (deep dive review and response)
• Providing overhaul, refurbishment planning, and shop/field oversight for equipment as needed
• Providing recommendations for spare parts inventories for system equipment
• Providing Work Management Support
• Assisting Plant and Production Engineers to prioritize Notifications and Work Orders
• Ensuring open work orders are appropriately scheduled to ensure system reliability
• Assisting in outage and work window planning
• Coordinating Capitalized Emergency Equipment needs
• Acting as Project Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) and/or Sponsor for projects
• Coordinating NERC relay testing
• Leading annual insurance inspections (FM Global)
Requirements/Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program;
extensive industry-specific work experience (5+ years) in lieu of specific degree may be considered
• 2+ years industry-specific experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Exceptional technical writing skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and computer analysis programs
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and set work priorities
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High degree of self motivation
• Strong ability to work as an individual contributor as well as within a team-centric environment
The following skills and experience will set you apart from others:
• Advanced degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer license
• Experience with power systems in the energy industry to include the following areas/equipment:
o Medium and Large Voltage Industrial Motors
o Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear
o High and Medium Voltage Transformers
o Utility grade Emergency Power Systems
o Generators
o Protective Relaying
o Environmental Quality Controls
This position will be located at the Karn Weadock Plant in Essexville, MI and requires approximately 25% travel
(consisting of day trips with possibilities of extended stay of up to one week) to other locations within the service territory.
Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade from the Engineering or Engineering Technical Analyst job family
based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate
Essential Functions
Planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Electric and Gas Distribution and Electric Generation systems as well
as facilities and ancillary support process for all utility operations. Duties and who this individual reports to will fluctuate
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
between projects, Practice Areas, and offices. Individual possesses the skills lead, problem solve, and work well in a team
environment. Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company’s compliance standards. Lead
and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports,
maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection,
construction observation, and field investigation. Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable
governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget. Use computer assisted
engineering, design, and drafting software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Understand
and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects
Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the
information appropriately. Assists in client contact and communication. Utilize effective oral and written communication
skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, clients, customers, government entities and the public. Public
involvement may include producing reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material as well as occasional
speaking or meeting with stakeholders. Attend internal and external meetings. Provide all engineering services in a legal
and ethical manner. Resolve all customer complaints in a timely manner. Serve as onsite project representative. Reviews
operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.
Hours and Travel
This position requires the individual work a minimum of 40 hours per week (45-50 typical) with 85% of time spent in the
office or specific field locations. Approximately 25% travel is required to job sites and project meetings; this could be
significant at times dependent upon specific work tasks. Individuals need to be willing to work additional hours as
necessary to meet deadlines. Individuals must have a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
sit; stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and
reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand and walk for periods of up to and beyond eight hours in all kinds of
weather; snow, mud, dirt water, ice, etc. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee must
frequently lift and move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and move up to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the
construction site is often loud. Individual must have the ability to work up to 16 continuous hrs during storm restoration
efforts.
Company Overview
Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural
gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to
provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers
Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and
electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.