Sr Sys Protection 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.       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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall office in Jackson, 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

The Senior System Protection Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and protection of moderately complex high voltage power systems. They will monitor the work of lower level engineers and technicians on the development and implementation of protection schemes for our transmission and distribution systems. Additionally, they will be responsible for the coordination of the protection schemes with other utilities. The Senior Systems Protection Engineer will be responsible for the development of control philosophies and sequences for our larger, moderately complex generation, transmission, and distribution systems.   The Transmission and High Voltage Distribution (T&HVD) System Protection team is responsible for the protection and reliability of Consumers Energy's 46 kV and 138 kV electric transmission and distribution systems. Leveraging deep technical expertise and close collaboration across the organization, we design, configure, and maintain protection schemes and relay systems that safeguard critical grid assets and support safe, reliable system operation. Our team supports T&HVD projects throughout the asset lifecycle, from conceptual planning and engineering design through commissioning, operation, and maintenance. As subject matter experts, we provide technical leadership in protection system applications, relay settings and coordination, fault analysis, short-circuit studies, protection system modeling, real-time system support, equipment evaluations, and compliance with NERC reliability standards. Working within a highly collaborative environment, our engineers play a critical role in optimizing system performance, improving grid reliability, and supporting the safe delivery of electric service to customers across Michigan.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop models and simulations to test the performance of moderately complex protection devices under various conditions Select appropriate protection devices and settings based on system characteristics and desired performance Coordinate with other engineers to ensure that the protection system interacts properly with the rest of the power system Prepare technical reports documenting the design of protection systems Investigate faults in protection systems and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences. Monitor changes in the electric power industry and revise protection designs as necessary Manage projects related to the installation or upgrade of protection systems* Assist in the development of new protection devices and systems Perform field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation. Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications Design, implement, and oversee protection