Prin Electrical Engineer

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company's primary focus is ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy delivery 24/7. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The Principal Electrical Engineer is a departmental subject matter expert responsible for the engineering and design of large, complex projects critical to the sustainable operation of the distribution, generation, and storage systems. This role involves collaboration with a team of engineers and technicians, and coordination across the organization and with external stakeholders on significant technical projects within their area of expertise. They are specialists in the design, layout, and implementation of electrical utility systems and products. The Principal Engineer also serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LVD Design, maintaining technical standards and governance, owning Standard Work Documents, representing Consumers Energy at industry conferences and working groups, and driving continuous improvement in workflows, engineering processes, and work techniques across multiple organizations.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering
Proficient in design and calculation software
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Working knowledge of electric utility operation (i.e. generation, transmission and distribution of three phase alternating current power).
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in an advanced electrical engineering capacity.
OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with seven (7) or more years of experience in an advanced electrical engineering capacity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution planning principles is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed.
Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.
Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all electrical engineering project matters.
Manage the development and implementation of electrical systems.
Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.
Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes.
Prepare contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and addenda.
Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management.
Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and Investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
Oversee and manage the installation of electrical equipment and components.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.