Mechanical 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 and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  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 Mechanical Engineer assists in the development, design and testing of new products or systems. The incumbent works on a team with other engineers, scientist and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. Tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and is responsible for the mechanical testing and maintenance of products in production, as well as testing prototypes. 

 

Transmission Enhancements for Deliverability and Integrity (TED-I) Engineering is responsible for the engineering and design of Remote Control Valves (RCVs), Rupture Mitigation Valves (RMVs), Major Gas Transmission pipelines, including the lowering of gas pipelines and relocations, emergency valve replacements, and other compliance-driven pipeline projects. TED-I Engineering also provides engineering, field, and technical expertise to other departments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Serving as primary Project Engineer on a wide variety of transmission pipeline projects, including RCVs, RMVs, valve replacements, major pipeline replacements and relocations, pipeline lowerings, and other projects performed in support of pipeline safety, deliverability, integrity, and compliance.
• Interfacing with internal and external contacts to execute transmission pipeline projects. Internal contacts include but not limited to Project Management, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Gas Control, and Real Estate. External contacts include but not limited to Contractors, Governmental Agencies, other utilities and companies.
• Execution of engineering-specific project tasks, such as pipeline design, material selection, scope document creation, submission of purchase and service requisitions, project outage procedures, emergency plan revisions, drawings review, and field technical support.
• Constructing, Writing, collaborating on, and providing input to, Consumers Energy's own engineering specifications, engineering standard revisions, approved materials, and established processes.
• Performing engineering studies related to pipeline safety, including external loading, buoyancy, and maximum
• allowable operating pressure (MAOP).
• Conducting project site walk-downs, coordinating meetings, and providing project/program updates to Consumers Energy management and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).
• Supporting studies related to field-identified changes in population density, construction, depth of cover, and other
• pipeline issues.
• Establishing and strengthening the transmission pipeline engineering department commitment as Trusted Energy Partner for internal and external customers.
• Helping to develop the strategic plan for transmission pipeline asset relocation.
• Supporting other transmission pipeline engineering activities as needed.

 

The reporting location of this position is negotiable.  Reporting location may be limited during first several months depending on experience level of selected candidate and departmental needs.  Ability to travel and support project work across the state is required.

Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to s