Job Title: I & C Technical Analyst - Design
Location: Jackson/Parnall Office
Functional Area: Engineering
Requisition #: 51015364
Employment Level: Entry Level
Apply By: 01/31/2017
Department Summary
This position is within the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Division of the Transmission and High Voltage Distribution
(T&HVD) Engineering.
The division is responsible for all electric system I&C engineering and design activities for the transmission system and
the high- and low- voltage distribution systems of Consumers Energy.
Recent or soon-to-be graduates in BS-EET are strongly encouraged to apply!
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Design Technical Analyst is a team member of the production section of I&C. The select candidate will be
responsible for producing detailed design drawings and supporting documentation to support capital and O&M projects.
Projects will range in scope from new electric substations down to single I&C device modifications and change-outs, as
well as smart/intelligent I&C devices on electric lines. These design packages typically contain electric substation one-line
WD, schematic, front-view, and detail/switchboard wiring drawings.
Key Responsibilities include:
Utilizing Microstation for drawings with limited drawings in AutoCAD.
Produce additional project deliverables which typically will contain detailed bills of materials, circuit lists and other
electronic database reports of project deliverables.
The Design Technical Analyst may also assist in the scope document process, project cost-estimates, project meetings,
AC and DC load analysis, panel check out and closeout estimates.
The select candidate may also assist in material evaluation or new technology integration.
The employee will spend a significant amount of time utilizing computer based applications with some minimal field work
as required.
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (BS-EET); individuals near graduation (within one semester) will
be considered
Recent or soon-to-be graduates in BS-EET are strongly encouraged to apply!
The following skills and experience will set you apart from others:
Prior electric substation, I&C, system protection or industrial (relay or PLC) controls experience.
Prior CAD experience a plus.
Possess good clear oral and written communications skills and a keen attention to detail.
Able to work alone (self-motivated) but also work successfully in a team environment with other employees of varying
technical skills.
Employee will occasionally be required to walk on uneven surfaces with loose gravel, mud, snow and ice.
Employee will be required to maneuver within confined spaces.
Employee may be required to have specific arm, hand and finger strength and dexterity specific to job requirements.
Produce detailed and complex engineering design drawings utilizing computer-aided drafting software within a confined
time period supportive of a production oriented role.
Interpret substation equipment wiring diagrams and SCADA point lists.
Receive and support field calls to address questions with design packages and assist in troubleshooting.
Travel to company substations, power plants, HVD or distribution lines or customer facilities to visually inspect present
status of facilities to support producing designs.
Successfully be able to evaluate design alternatives to determine safest and most economical designs. Willing and able
to follow instruction, assist in training of co-workers, and cooperate with other employees and customers.
The position is located in Jackson, MI, at the Parnall Road office and some travel may be required.
This position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected
candidate.
Essential Functions:
Engineering support for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Electric and Gas Distribution and Electric
Generation systems as well as facilities and ancillary support processes for all utility operations. Duties and who this
individual reports to will fluctuate between projects, Practice Areas, and offices. Supervise and consult on a complex set of
activities in support of the energy delivery systems routinely in the engineering analytical space on a frequent basis. Lead
and/or assist with GIS (geographic Information System) model construction, data construction and data analysis. Lead
and/or assist with engineering support for the design, plans, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts,
permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, data collection, construction observation, and f... For full info follow application link.
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.
