Sr Engineering Technician

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location : The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) of Jackson service center or Kalamazoo or willing to relocate. General Summary of Job Responsibilities "The Senior Engineering Technician responsibilities include product/process research; Field technical support; and support for the utility system. They will gather and track standards and manual feedback and have ownership of process change management. The Senior Engineering Technician will frequently coordinates with other internal departments and leadership to ensure compliance and assist with project task management. They will develop and deliver training material to lower grade level technicians. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide cross-functional engineering guidance and consultation on design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation. Develop and configure supported infrastructure based on current utility needs. This includes implementing levels, specialized components, creation of fabrication drawings, custom reports Assist leadership in creating new department standards and procedures as they relate to plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately. Perform field visits and work with field operations teams for project life cycle On the job learning & development via learning modules, standard review, and mentorship via senior engineer Support special assignments that may not be directly related to project work. Examples might include odorize engineer, field support engineer, specifications and process development, etc. Support Storm Restoration activities when called upon. Read and interpret utility industry standards, drawings and device specification/data sheets and apply them to a working environment. Provide feedback and recommendation as applicable. Meets with 3rd party supporting firms and general contractor representatives to provide standards and collect feedback on a recurring basis to ensure up to date understanding and compliance. Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Requirements

Interpersonal skills Individual possesses the skills to lead, problem solve, and work well in a team environment.
Knowledge and application of utility trends and business model
Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of his/her field and related sciences and disciplines.
Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations
Provide engineering services with accuracy, integrating all applicable laws and company policies, standards and procedures.
Ability to solve complex problems; taking new perspectives using existing computer based solutions
Communication skills
Technical Writing
Knowledge of project management principles
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (STEM) or related discipline with two (2) or more years of relevant experience [OR] Associate's degree in a technical field (STEM) or related discipline with four (4) or more years of relevant experience [OR] High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated proficiency in SAP.
Civil design experience.
MicroStation experience.
Prior system improvement design experience.
Intermediate and/or Advanced Main design training.
One and one-half or more years’ experience as a Technician I, II, or III.
Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

Provide cross-functional engineering guidance and consultation on design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.
Develop and configure supported infrastructure based on current utility needs. This includes implementing levels, specialized components, creation of fabrication drawings, custom reports
Assist leadership in creating new department standards and procedures as they relate to plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately.
Perform field visits and work with field operations teams for project life cycle
On the job learning & development via learning modules, standard review, and mentorship via senior engineer
Support special assignments that may not be directly related to project work. Examples might include odorize engineer, field support engineer, specifications and process development, etc.
Support Storm Restoration activities when called upon.
Read and interpret utility industry standards, drawings and device specification/data sheets and apply them to a working environment. Provide feedback and recommendation as applicable.
Meets with 3rd party supporting firms and general contractor representatives to provide standards and collect feedback on a recurring basis to ensure up to date understanding and compliance.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary