Prin Renewables Engineer

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is seeking a Principal Renewables Engineer to design, construct, and maintain solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, along with emerging technologies and systems that use renewable energy. The role leads lower-level engineers and technicians conducting feasibility studies, preparing cost estimates, and overseeing construction. It also covers operation and maintenance of existing plants, developing methods to improve plant efficiency, designing individual components, and overseeing the process of building new facilities or power plants. The position is hybrid, with required onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Parnall Service Center in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available to eligible candidates. This position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot hire individuals using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. Consumers Energy describes a workplace focused on career development, growth, stability, inclusion, and delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; alternatively, an engineering degree from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license and at least 7 years of experience in a renewable engineering role.
Alternatively, an associate's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; or an engineering degree from a non-ABET-accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license and at least 9 years of experience in a renewable engineering role.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in design and calculation software.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with energy storage systems, solar PV, and wind turbines.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
Must be able to work onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Parnall Service Center in Jackson, Michigan, and be within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship; CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Battery energy storage system expertise.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental assessments of proposed construction or demolition sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Analyze potential wind farm sites based on factors such as wind speed, terrain, vegetation, and proximity to transmission lines and load centers.
Provide guidance to engineering teams and other professionals working on renewable energy projects.
Monitor renewable energy system performance and make modifications to improve efficiency; understand new renewable energy technologies and systems.
Design plans and specifications for renewable energy systems.
Write grant proposals to secure funding for renewable energy projects.
Prepare technical reports describing findings from feasibility studies.
Conduct feasibility studies to assess the potential for new renewable energy projects.
Design, develop, and oversee construction of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants and other renewable energy systems.
Oversee installation of renewable energy systems.
Lead lower-level engineers and technicians responsible for feasibility studies, cost estimates, and construction oversight.
Operate and maintain existing plants and develop methods to improve plant efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.