Principal Electrical Engineer (HVD Lines Design) - JACKSON, MI

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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 HVD Lines Design Team is responsible for the design of all of Consumers Energy’s 46kV and 138kV electric high voltage distribution line assets. This position reports to the Northern Region High Voltage Distribution Lines Design Engineering Manager.

The HVD Lines Design Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for overseeing and performing the design of complex and time sensitive projects for a region that covers the northern section of Consumers Energy’s High Voltage Distribution electric service territory. This position is responsible for working with and reviewing the work of internal technicians and outside consultants who are designing capital HVD projects for reliability and capacity needs as well as supporting the creation of documents needed to construct the HVD Lines designed projects. This position provides analysis of equipment and material applications for the design and construction of HVD lines. The Principal Electrical Engineer will review the most recent changes to the National Electric Safety Code and incorporate these changes and other best engineering practices into Consumers Energy HVD line designs. This position is also responsible for communicating with external stakeholders and clients concerning topics related to HVD Lines which includes responding to notifications and requests from county and state road commissions, private individuals and corporations, and other utility representatives.

The Principal Electric Engineer is a departmental subject matter expert of electrical engineer. This role is responsible for engineering and design of large complex project for the sustainable operation of our distribution, generation, and storage system. This role collaborates with a team of engineers and technicians and coordinates across the organization and external stakeholders, on large complex technical projects within their subject matter of expertise. They are specialist in electrical utility systems and products design, layout, implementations.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the development and implementation of electrical systems
• Prepare contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and addenda
• Oversee and manage the installation of electrical equipment and components
• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies and Provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps and Investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner
• 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