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 position is onsite at the {SERVICE CENTER} located in {City, State}. 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 Program Engineer is responsible for engineering and technical disciplines for assigned projects. The incumbent will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage technical activities aimed at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Specifically, thisposition supports theLudington Pumped Storage Corrective Work project team mechanical engineering activities. This role focuses on vendor submittal and drawing reviews, mechanical fitment, outage preparation and execution, quality control, contractor oversight, welding review and acceptance, and outage close-out. Outages range from 30 days to over 600 days and are planned to continue through at least 2031.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects
Build strong partnerships with business partners and obtain a solid understanding their business goals
Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines
Review vendor submittals and mechanical drawings for accuracy and compliance.
Verify mechanical fitment and ensure proper integration of components.
Assist with outage planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
Support outage execution, including on-site quality control and issue resolution.
Oversee mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project standards.
Review and approve welding work per specifications and quality requirements.
Participate in outage close-out activities, including documentation and lessons learned.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Written and verbal communication skills
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
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of GD&T principles
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Prefer welding experience
Ability and desire to become a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license and 2 - 4 years of experience in program engineering roles or related work.
Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering
Working conditions
Indoor & Outdoor
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.
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.
