Sr Program Engineer (Civil)

Consumers Energy•Multiple Locations, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Engineer oversees the engineering and technical disciplines needed to deliver projects successfully. The role plans projects, establishes project criteria, coordinates reviews, and ensures effective implementation of project elements. The engineer schedules, plans, forecasts, resources, and manages technical activities to maintain project accuracy and quality from concept through completion. This position supports engineering and construction work for electric generating plants, coordinating internal and external engineering resources to produce construction documents for major and minor modifications. The position is hybrid, with required onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Parnall, One Energy Plaza, or a Generating Facility. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available to those who qualify. The role is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and is not open to individuals working under CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. The company describes a workplace focused on career development, growth, stability, inclusion, and delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least four years of experience in a program engineer capacity; alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a non-ABET-accredited program, a Professional Engineering license, and at least four years of program engineer experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in design and visualization software, such as AutoCAD.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
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.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Strong communication, coordination, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently as an engineering lead with moderate day-to-day oversight.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of engineering and construction contracts and technical documentation needed for complete bid and construction packages.
Experience as a consulting design engineer with a regional or national engineering firm.
Moderate knowledge of civil, structural, or geotechnical design and construction.
Experience overseeing engineering consultants and negotiating scope, schedule, and budget to meet project requirements.
General knowledge of traditional power plant systems and renewable energy systems.

Responsibilities

Support Agile project delivery by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines.
Develop specifications for required project equipment.
Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC policies, and performance requirements.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Provide technical assistance and support to project managers and other stakeholders.
Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects.
Assign responsibilities and mentor project team members.
Build partnerships with business stakeholders and develop an understanding of their objectives.
Oversee and coordinate internal and external engineering resources producing construction documents for electric generating plant modifications.
Develop detailed scopes of work for external engineering firms and manage their work, progress, and delivery of engineering and construction documents.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.