Job Description

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: This position is onsite at the Lansing Service Center located in Lansing, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

Provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance and oversight to assure completion of planned construction and emergent work to Company Electric Transmission and Distribution Substations in a safe and cost effective manner. Provide coordination and oversight to the project team which typically consists of people from all areas of the organization such as Engineering, System Control, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Electrical Equipment Repair, Electric Field Lab, HVD Resource Planning, Sub Metro, Maintenance & Operations, LVD & HVD Electric Lines, Environmental, Commercial Account Mangers, Project Managers, and Customers. Responsible for precisely defining the scope of the project; creating a " Request for Proposal", defining the project schedule, coordinating internal & external resources and overall project management. Identify and minimize potential risk to the project timeline & budget. Periodically visit the construction site to ensure compliance to safe work practices, monitor and report progress and verify end product meets desired project outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• State of MI certification storm water management - construction site; site observations and compliance
• Precisely define the scope of the project; creating a "Request for Proposal (RFP)," defining the project schedule, coordinating internal and external resources, and overall project management.
• Provide storm restoration support. This may include on call assignments.
• Ensure compliance of all applicable safety requirements and regulations pertaining to work within an energized substation and adherence to working clearances.
• Frequent the construction site to ensure environmental compliance, safe work practices, monitor and report progress, and verify the end product meets the desired project outcomes.
• Procuring Purchase orders and approving invoicing and EWRs
• Provide planning, coordination, oversight / direction to ensure regulatory and environmental compliance and completion of planned construction of Transmission and Distribution Substations in a safe and cost-effective manner. Develop an outage plan to protect workers, equipment and customers by planning the minimum amount of shutdown time and consideration of minimum approach distances.
• Review engineering prints prior and during construction. Trouble shooting print designs and being an active part of finding the solutions that will cause the minimum amount of impact and cost to the project.
• Making sure before projects start all elements are ready to go. Permits obtained, Outages procured, all groups in the construction process know when their piece is (Operations, Maintenance, Storeroom, Supply Chain, Heavy Haulers, EFL, Field Technical services, environmental, contractors, Alma EERC, and I&C design, project managers, real estate, special equipment, LVD and HVD lines). Once started this process continues throughout the life of the project.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of LVD & HVD Switching, Tagging and Clearance Requirements
• Ability to read Electrical Wire Diagrams and Civil and Layout Construction Drawings.
• Familiarity with construction practices for substation construction, including civil work such as foundations, grading, drain installations, and steel structure erection.
• Overall knowledge of Electric Transmission, Distribution and Metering Operations and awareness of the system planning constraints of each.
• Knowledge of the Substation Procedures Manual, Safety Manual and Work Methods Manual.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, construction, or engineering field with 4 years in field operations and or construction experience. Substation background. Leadership experience. Experience in project management from scope to completion, maintaining control of budget impacts

• [OR] Associate's Degree in a technical, construction, or engineering field with 6 years in field operations and or construction experience. Substation background. Leadership experience. Experience in project management from scope to completion, maintaining control of budget impacts

• [OR] High School Diploma with 8 years in field operations and or construction experience. Substation background. Leadership experience. Experience in project management from scope to completion, maintaining control of budget impacts

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• 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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.