Senior Engineer
Consumers Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Novi • Missouri • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering analysisequipment ratingsfault current withstandthermal performanceinsulation coordinationlifecycle costroot cause analysistechnical documentationsubstation equipmentpower system coursework
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdocumentation skillseffective communicationmulti-taskingteamworkmentoringtraining program development