Project Engineer NorthStar

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.
We are looking for: The Project Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project.
The Project Engineer works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.
They will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
In addition, the Project Engineer will provide technical support to Operations personnel when needed.
In this role you will be responsible for: Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects at the fossil, biomass, wind, and/or solar generating stations.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure all technical aspects of the project are completed per the safety, scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
Build strong partnerships with business partners and obtain a solid understanding of their business goals.
Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines.
Assist project management with the development of project schedules and budgets.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, regulatory requirements, performance standards, and specifications.
Develop and/or review engineering deliverables that detail plans and specifications for construction projects.
Develop technical specifications and bid documents for detailed engineering, engineered equipment, materials, and construction contracts.
Perform shop inspection visits, provide field engineering supervision, and support commissioning to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications.
Initiate appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
Provide engineering support for project development activities including feasibility studies, conceptual engineering design, and cost estimating.
We encourage you to apply if possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software Written and verbal communication skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Experience in the design, construction, or operation of fossil fuel or biomass generating stations.
Experience in the design, construction, or operation of solar fields, wind farms, or battery deployments.
Knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, industry regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
Experience in reviewing designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, constructability, and industry standards.
Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment, and professional services.
We encourage you to apply if you have (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
If candidate has degree from a non-ABET-accredited university, candidate must have a Professional Engineering license.
2 years of experience related to the position.
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’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), 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.
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