Zeeland Generating Plant Senior Electrical Engineer

CMS Energy • Zeeland, MI

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About The Position

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar. The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for engineering and design to support the sustainable operation of our distribution, generation, and storage system. The incumbent works with teams across the organization and external stakeholders and leads complex technical projects and may manage the work of lower-level engineers and technicians as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of experience in an advanced electrical engineering capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of experience in an advanced electrical engineering capacity.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.
• Proficient in design and calculation software.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electric utility operation (i.e. generation, transmission and distribution of three phase alternating current power).

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Engineering degree

Responsibilities

• Provide support to plant operations, maintenance, and engineering to help resolve system and equipment problems.
• Monitor operational trends, predictive monitoring trends, preventive maintenance and inspection results, equipment and condition indicator data, life-cycle input, repeat maintenance, input from operations, input from regulatory and strategy organizations, etc., to identify performance issues and/or needs for action.
• Ensure that corrective actions are identified, justified, appropriately scheduled, and completed.
• Develop strategies and justifications for equipment life-cycle management and to improve system and component performance consistent with the corporate business plan to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Compliance Programs such as NERC, Cyber Security.
• Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.
• Write reports and compile data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management.
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.
• Design, maintain, implement, or improve electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes.
• Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all electrical engineering project matters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees