Prin Renewables Engineer

Consumers Energy•Hampton Township, MI

6d•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 position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Essexville Headquarter in Essexville, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). The Principal Renewables Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, as well as emerging technologies and systems that harness renewable energy sources. This role provides technical leadership to engineers and technicians engaged in feasibility studies, cost estimating, and oversight of new plant construction. The incumbent is accountable for the performance of existing facilities and for developing innovative methods to improve plant efficiency, ranging from the design of individual components to overseeing the end-to-end development of new renewable energy facilities. The Principal Renewables Engineer will be dedicated to the engineering and operational performance of multiple solar and battery resources and long-term financial planning of solar and battery resources statewide.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in a renewable engineering role.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with (7) or more years of experience in a renewable engineering role.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Microsoft Office
Proficiency in engineering design and calculation software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge of energy storage systems, solar PV, and wind turbine technologies
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Responsibilities

Perform environmental assessments of proposed construction or demolition sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for new renewable energy projects
Analyze potential sites for wind farms using factors such as wind speed, terrain, vegetation, and proximity to transmission lines and load centers
Design, develop, and oversee the construction and installation of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants
Prepare technical reports documenting the results of feasibility studies
Design plans and specifications for renewable energy systems
Monitor the performance of renewable energy systems and implement modifications to improve efficiency
Maintain awareness of emerging renewable energy technologies and systems
Provide guidance and technical leadership to teams of engineers and other professionals supporting renewable energy projects
Write grant proposals to secure funding for renewable energy initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary