Director Engineering

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The role is based onsite at the Parnall office in Jackson, MI, with relocation assistance available. The Director of Engineering leads multiple engineering teams in project planning, coordination, and execution. This role acts as a liaison between frontline engineering leaders and senior leadership, developing and implementing the company’s engineering strategy. Key responsibilities include establishing engineering processes and best practices, managing engineering budgets and forecasting, and ensuring seamless operational performance through interdepartmental collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project management within a regulatory environment.
OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) license, and at least ten (10) years of experience in project management within a regulatory environment.
Must be able to research and understand advanced industry trends and provide utility benchmarking with regards to standards, reliability and resiliency.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Effective time management for self and team.
Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
Demonstrated project management expertise.
In-depth understanding of quality assurance processes and practices.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Expertise working across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure timely and successful completion.
Evaluate and select vendors for engineering supplies and equipment; negotiate contracts and agreements with external contractors.
Investigate and resolve complaints related to engineering products or services.
Develop budgets, schedules, and performance standards for engineering programs.
Drive business unit level innovation initiatives; encourage team-generated ideas and experimentation and integrate innovative thinking into daily operations.
Lead Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) work group; oversee a team to manage and resolve deviations from quality standards, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and preventative measures, while driving continuous improvement in processes and standards.
Support of MPSC Rate Case testimony for financial items and new technology initiatives.
Oversight for application and compliance of Company Rates & Tariffs that promote economic development and attraction of strategic customers to Michigan.
Prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory agencies.
Establish and monitor systems and procedures to track progress and resolve issues.
Collaborate with project personnel to define work plans, assign responsibilities, and clarify scope of authority.
Guide departmental project activities to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets.
Review project proposals and plans to assess timelines, funding, staffing, and resource allocation.
Oversee all engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
Additional responsibilities as required or deemed necessary.