Mechanical Engineer

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. 

Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  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

Transmission Pipeline Engineering is responsible for the engineering and design of Gas Transmission pipelines, including the lowering of gas pipelines and relocations, emergency valve replacements, and other compliance-driven pipeline projects. Transmission Pipeline Engineering also provides engineering, field, and technical expertise to other departments.

The Mechanical Engineer assists in the development, design, and testing of new products or systems. The incumbent works on a team with other engineers, scientist, and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. Tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and is responsible for the mechanical testing and maintenance of products in production, as well as testing prototypes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
• Write reports and compile data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies
• Prepare specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimate material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
• Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products
• Design, maintain, implement, or improve mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Continued

The Transmission Pipeline Engineer position's responsibilities include the following:

• Serving as primary Project Engineer on a wide variety of transmission pipeline projects, including valve replacements, pipe replacements and relocations, pipeline lowering, and other projects performed in support of pipeline safety, deliverability, integrity, and compliance
• Interfacing with internal and external contacts in order to execute transmission pipeline projects
  • Internal contacts include but not limited to Project Management, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Gas Control, and Real Estate. External contacts include but not limited to Contractors, Governmental Agencies, other utilities and companies
• Execution of engineering specific project tasks, such as pipeline design, material selection, scope document creation, submission of purchase and service requisitions, project outage procedures, emergency plan revisions, drawings review, and field technical support
• Constructing, writing, collaborating on, and providing input to, Consumers Energy's own engineering specifications, engineering standard revisions, approved materials, and established processes
• Performing engineering studies related to pipeline safety, including external loading, buoyancy, and maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)
• Conducting project site walk-downs, coordinating meetings, and providing project/program updates to Consumers Energy management and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
• Supporting studies related to field-identified changes in population density, construction, depth of cover, and other pipeline issues
• Establishing and strengthening the transmission pipeline engineering department commitment as Trusted Energy Partner for internal and external customers
• Helping to develop the strategic plan for transmission pipeline asset relocation
• Supporting other transmission pipeline engineering activities as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Mechanical and technical skills
• Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software; SolidWorks, Inventor or Cre preferred
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with two (2) or more years of experience in mechanical engineering roles
  • [OR]Bachelor's Degree Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with two (2) or more years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering roles

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pipeline engineering
• Knowledge of ASME B31.8, 49 CFR 192, and the Michigan Gas Safety Standards
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Michigan
• Knowledge and application of regulatory compliance and utility trends
• Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations, preferred in Gas Operations
• Experience mentoring employees and leading teams
• The ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to solve complex problems; taking new perspectives using existing solutions
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

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.