What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prin Renewables Engineer position at Consumers Energy?
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'sat one of the following locations: Parnall (Jackson), JH Campbell (West Olive), or the Saginaw Service Center (Saginaw).The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
The Principal Renewables Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, as well as emerging technologies and systems that harness renewable energy sources. This role provides technical leadership to lower-level engineers and technicians engaged in feasibility studies, cost estimating, and construction oversight.
The incumbent is accountable for the performance and reliability of existing facilities and for developing new methods to improve plant efficiency. Responsibilities range from designing individual system components to overseeing the full lifecycle development of new renewable energy facilities and power plants.
- Design plans and specifications for renewable energy systems
- Prepare and submit grant proposals to secure funding for renewable energy projects
- Perform site analyses for potential wind farm development, including evaluation of wind speed, terrain, vegetation, and proximity to transmission lines and load centers
- Conduct environmental assessments of proposed construction or demolition sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Prepare technical reports summarizing feasibility study findings
- Design, develop, and oversee the construction and installation of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the potential for new renewable energy projects
- Monitor system performance and implement modifications as necessary to improve efficiency
- Stay informed of emerging renewable energy technologies and systems
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to teams of engineers and other professionals working on renewable energy projects
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with engineering design and calculation software
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with energy storage systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and wind turbines
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in a renewable engineering role and experience with energy modeling software (e.g., HOMER Pro)
- [OR]Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with (7) or more years of experience in a renewable engineering role and experience with energy modeling software (e.g., HOMER Pro)
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 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.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.