Prin Mechanical Engineer at Consumers Energy in Ludington, MI

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 position is onsite at the Ludington Pump Storage located in Ludington, 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

Principal Mechanical Engineers are responsible for overseeing the design and development of new products or systems. They commonly direct the work of a team of other engineers, scientists, and technicians to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. They design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. They are responsible for the mechanical design of products from concept to production, as well as developing and testing prototypes.

This position is part of the LPS Operations Engineering – System Engineering Group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes.
• Prepare contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and addenda*
• Preparing specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.
• Oversee and manage the installation of mechanical equipment and components.
• Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management.
• Ensuring 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.
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical and technical skills
• Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
• Expertise in CAD software, including SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of elevant experience.
  • [OR] Bachelor's in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with seven (7) or more years of elevant 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 in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, 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.