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Date: Dec 12, 2024

Location: JACKSON, MI, US

Company: Consumers Energy

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.

 

Location

Required to be onsite 4 days a week. Subject to change based on business need. 

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

 

Senior Mechanical Engineer assist in the development, design and testing of new products or systems. They work with a team of other engineers, scientist and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. They test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and are 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 mechanical engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
  • Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
  • Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all mechanical engineering project matters.
  • Manage the development and implementation of mechanical systems
  • Write reports and compile data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
  • Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
  • Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
  • Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner 
  • Prepare specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
  • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

 

  • Strong understanding of GD&T principles
  • Mechanical and technical skills
  • 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
  • Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software

Education & Experience

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license AND 4 years of relevant experience

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 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.


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