Assoc Electrical Engineer - JACKSON, MI

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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 position with required onsite days, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located 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 Associate Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the engineering and design of the sustainable operation of Consumers Energy distribution system. The incumbent works with teams across the organization and external stakeholders, and works segments of technical projects as required and directed. 

An Associate Electrical Engineer in HVD New Business and Capacity Planning is an entry-level position with responsibilities including providing support to many other areas of the company including HVD Engineering, Project Management, System Protection, LVD Substation Planning, Economic Development, Rates and the ESM Group.  The Associate Electrical Engineer also helps other members of the team provide solutions to meet our HVD customer’s needs and resolve complex technical issues on the HVD system, including new interconnections with generators and with our Transmission provider.  The Associate Electrical Engineer is expected to work with significant supervision while learning the tools and methods used in HVD New Business and Capacity Planning, and represent the company and HVD Planning well in all interactions with customers and other areas of the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, control, and implement electrical systems and products
• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
• Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies for senior engineer review
• Supports efforts to ensure the installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps
• AND MORE...