Prin Renewables Engineer

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 assigned to Essexville Headquarter located in Essexville, 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 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 engineers and technicians engaged in feasibility studies, cost estimating, and oversight of new plant construction. The incumbent is accountable for the performance of existing facilities and for developing innovative methods to improve plant efficiency, ranging from the design of individual components to overseeing the end-to-end development of new renewable energy facilities.

The Principal Renewables Engineer will be dedicated to the engineering and operational performance of multiple solar and battery resources and long-term financial planning of solar and battery resources statewide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform environmental assessments of proposed construction or demolition sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for new renewable energy projects

• Analyze potential sites for wind farms using factors such as wind speed, terrain, vegetation, and proximity to transmission lines and load centers

• Design, develop, and oversee the construction and installation of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants

• Prepare technical reports documenting the results of feasibility studies

• Design plans and specifications for renewable energy systems

• Monitor the performance of renewable energy systems and implement modifications to improve efficiency

• Maintain awareness of emerging renewable energy technologies and systems

• Provide guidance and technical leadership to teams of engineers and other professionals supporting renewable energy projects

• Write grant proposals to secure funding for renewable energy initiatives

• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Microsoft Office

• Proficiency in engineering design and calculation software

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Extensive knowledge of energy storage systems, solar PV, and wind turbine technologies

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with seven (7) or more years of experience in a renewable engineering role.

• [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.

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.