Hybrid Senior Engineer

at Consumers Energy

• Job title: Senior Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Novi, United States

About the role

• Senior Engineer specializing in high-voltage substation power equipment at ITC. Leading engineering initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and standardization of substation power equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, and surge arresters.
• Perform and review advanced engineering analyses for equipment ratings, fault current withstand, thermal performance, insulation coordination, and lifecycle cost.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, review technical submittals, and oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT) to ensure compliance with utility requirements and industry standards.
• Provide expert technical support during equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, including field visits and coordination with construction and operations teams.
• Collaborate with procurement, asset management, and reliability teams to optimize equipment selection, performance, and maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, datasheets, and technical documentation for substation equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to training programs and technical development initiatives.
• Ensures power equipment is in compliance with associated regulatory requirements (NERC, IUB, etc.)
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting substation equipment, and apply insights to improve utility practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Major in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in related area for Senior Engineer level
• Power system coursework preferred for electrical engineering majors.
• Utility experience preferred.
• Possess sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision, in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities