Prin Engineer Tech Analyst

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 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

The Principal Engineering Technical Analyst is responsible for leading the development and enhancement of standards and materials, including emerging technologies while continuing to meet all applicable regulatory rules and codes and solving problems for different work groups within compliance of all applicable rules. Requires communication of these standards and direction to both engineers and operations in a concise manner that allows precise application of the standards and technology. Lead complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan and budget.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide complex engineering services with accuracy, integrate all applicable governmental and company laws, standards and procedures on time and under budget Lead and drive discussion in standards committees for the purpose of clarifying and updating engineering and construction standards based on current practices Mentor and/or train less experienced or new employees Create and conduct divisional technical training and produce work instructions for configuration process and information Stay up to date on processes and procedures, standards and rates: Be a part of the changes/updates/process enhancements, know changes and when to provide coaching to assigned mentees and coach on the most up to date and recent technical/process/procedure/standards/regulations, etc. Search for and identify future project work to ensure Consumers Energy is at the forefront of project initiation and effectively partnering with stakeholders Review operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents. Visit sites as required Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficient with Power Apps, Power Automate and PowerBI Working understanding of Agile Methodologies  Able to research and understand advanced industry trends and provide utility benchmarking Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics Ability to manage multiple conflicting projects and priorities simultaneously Communication and Presentation Skills Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.) Lean methodologies and tools Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or related field with 7 years of experience in roles conducting Engineering technical analysis work [OR] Associate's Degree in a Technical or related field with 9 years of experience in roles conducting Engineering technical analysis work [OR] High School Diploma with 11 years of experience in roles conducting Engineering technical analysis work Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy,