Sr Engineer Tech Analyst

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst is responsible for the development and enhancement of standards and materials, including emerging technologies while continuing to meet all applicable regulatory rules and codes and solving problems for different work groups within compliance of all applicable rules. The incumbent requires communication of these standards and direction to both engineers and operations in a concise manner that allows precise application of the standards and technology. The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will lead moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan and budget. This role serves as a senior technical subject matter expert responsible for sustaining the geospatial and engineering data models that support MAOP, Class Location, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making for the Gas Transmission and Storage GIS. The position leads data quality, validation, and governance activities; oversees synchronization of asset information between the Utility Network (UN), ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing (APR), and related systems; and supports annual DOT reporting through data analysis, reconciliation, and quality assurance. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and Technology teams, the role ensures asset information remains accurate, auditable, and representative of real-world conditions while advancing enterprise geospatial capabilities and data management practices.

Requirements

ESRI Products (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, etc) broad knowledge
ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing broad knowledge
Modeling, data analysis, and automation using the ArcGIS API for python broad knowledge
Quality Control and Quality assurance for GIS data broad knowledge
Ability to research and understand advanced industry trends and provide utility benchmarking
Communication and Presentation Skills
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)
Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
Knowledge of Lean Methods/Tools
Ability to manage multiple conflicting projects and priorities simultaneously
Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or related field with 4 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects
[OR] Associate's Degree in a Technical or related field with 6 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects
[OR] High School Diploma with 8 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects

Responsibilities

Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation
Approve highly complex construction prints, work instructions, and procedures
Address complex concerns, investigate suggestions, and provide support, direction, and recommendations to the multi work groups effected
Respond to incident investigations, responsible for causal analysis/incident reports. Provide timely correspondence to external regulatory agencies
Assist in the scope document process, project cost-estimates, project meetings, and closeout estimates
Develop and maintain documentation processes associated with integrated systems including; hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control
Perform advanced research and development that leads to issuing updates to engineering and construction standards, manuals, design tools and documents that are used across the business to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary