Consumers Energy · 1 month ago
Project Engineer IV
Jackson, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$51/hr - $64/hr
7+ years expConsumers Energy is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to support project managers and lead engineering tasks for complex projects in the Electric Distribution business area. The role involves overseeing project planning, design, quality, and execution while ensuring compliance with technical requirements and fostering partnerships with business partners.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals
Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines
Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of engineering
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus
Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus
An Electrical Engineering background is preferred, but not required
Understanding and experience in contract management
Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables
Qualification
Required
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
7 - 10 years Experience as a Program Engineering, working in advanced projects
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of engineering
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Preferred
Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus
Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus
An Electrical Engineering background is preferred, but not required
Understanding and experience in contract management
Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
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