Prin Program Engineer (Civil)

Consumers Energy•MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, 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 is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7. This Principal Program Engineer role is responsible for overseeing the engineering and technical disciplines required for successful project completion. The position manages multiple initiatives, including project planning, establishing project criteria, coordinating reviews, and ensuring proper implementation of project elements. The incumbent will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from conception through completion. This role is also accountable for team deliverables and provides oversight and guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians. Please note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN) and cannot hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with seven (7) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in design and visualization software such as AutoCAD
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Solid understanding of GD&T principles
Familiarity with applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in engineering and construction contracts, as well as technical documentation required for complete bid and construction packages.
Experience overseeing and coordinating internal and external engineering teams to produce comprehensive construction documents for both major and minor electric generating plant modifications.
Experience as a consulting design engineer at a regional or national engineering firm, with broad and in-depth knowledge in civil, structural, or geotechnical design and construction.
Responsible for developing detailed scopes of work for external engineering firms and managing the quality, progress, and delivery of engineering and construction documents.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills are essential, as the role requires independent work as an engineering lead with minimal day-to-day oversight.
Experience managing and directing engineering consultants (including sub-consultants), as well as negotiating scope, schedule, and budget to meet project requirements.
General knowledge of traditional power plant systems and renewable energy systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects.
Assign responsibilities and mentor project team members.
Develop strong partnerships with business stakeholders and gain a deep understanding of their objectives.
Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC policies, performance requirements, and specifications.
Support Agile project delivery by balancing team performance with tight deadlines.
Develop specifications for required project equipment.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Evaluate engineering tasks and implement necessary improvements.
Provide technical support and assistance to project managers and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with senior engineers to improve project execution methods and maintain profitability.
Perform quality control reviews of budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance, and report on project status.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.