Consumers Energy

Compliance

• Provides regulatory business analysis support by interfacing with all levels of management to discuss and clarify regulatory issues.
• Develops reports to meet management requests for regulatory related information.
• Performs financial and statistical analyses to evaluate the implications of regulatory issues on the Company.
• Supports pricing, ratemaking and tariff development efforts by performing research, creating proposals and advocating before stakeholders and regulatory bodies to achieve Company objectives.
• Participates in regulatory proceedings by developing and reviewing regulatory filings, sponsoring and/or drafting testimony and processing discovery questions.
• Serves as Company advocate on transmission policy initiatives by working with Company personnel on policy initiatives to identify potential impact on Company and help to develop appropriate responses to further Company's strategic goals; meets with regulators, stakeholders/customers and industry groups.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets and reports data on regulatory matters.
• Provides timely and accurate information and analysis to management on regulatory matters that may affect the Company.
• Represents the Company by participating in Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) committees (Organization of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) States (OMS), MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP) and task forces (Michigan Technical Study Task Force at MISO) to protect and further enhance the Company's interest on key initiatives.
• Participates in internal strategy debrief meetings to formulate the company's strategic goals.
• Serves as case manager to lead administrative and strategic development efforts for regulatory filings with company personnel, consultants, outside counsel and others as needed.
• Works and coordinates with the ITC Michigan OpCo President, Director, Public Affairs and other ITC employees to position ITC in the Michigan Regulatory arena.
• Develops effective working relationships with and serves as the ITC Michigan regulatory liaison with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Commissioners and staff, coordinating and periodically updating them on current regulatory events and/or needed policy reform. This includes attending relevant MPSC, NARUC, MARC and other regulatory events/meetings to foster relationships and advocating of ITC Michigan positions.
• Coordinates messaging and strategies for ITC at National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) conferences.
• Develops effective relationships with peers at other Investor-owned utilities (IOU) utilities in Michigan.
• Develops effective relationships with peers at statewide associations which include but not limited to, Michigan Power Plant Association (MPPA), Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (MEGA), Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (MIEIBC), 5-Lakes Energy etc.
• Develops and delivers presentations about ITC Michigan and its regulatory positions to state regulators, stakeholders/customers, industry/trade associations, consumer groups and other utility professionals and report on any feedback received from these interactions.
• Monitors and keep abreast of state regulatory policy and electric utility legislative initiatives that impact regulatory proceedings. Includes attending or monitoring State/Local regulatory commission open meetings; directing the research, analysis and interpretation of regulatory filings; reviewing industry publications; and attending pertinent electric industry technical conferences.
• Formulates and articulates strategies to ITC Michigan President and Director, Public Affairs in response to regulatory policy or filings impacting ITC Michigan and/or its customers. Conducts the research, analysis and interpretation of data and disseminate information on regulatory issues and its impact on ITC Michigan.
• Participates in and represents ITC Michigan in state/local regulatory proceedings. Develops and reviews regulatory filings of other IOUs and relevant stakeholders, drafts testimony and reviews/edits legal briefs, ensures responses to data requests are timely and accurate, and performs other necessary regulatory case management.
• Represents the Company as a Board member on the Michigan Energy Providers Conference annually.
• Provides a monthly summary of activities to ITC Michigan personnel.
• Ensures the Company is in compliance with relevant Michigan regulatory directives including the timely submittal of reports or filings.
• Supports the Manager, Government Affairs efforts with technical support and regulatory insight when needed.

Manager, Regulatory Strategy

Project Manager

• Manages critical electric transmission capital project(s) and special projects that may be outside the scope of the traditional regulated utility space, including support of the development and execution of High‑Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) or submarine cable scopes.
• Responsible for assembling, coordinating, and providing clear work direction to cross-functional project teams composed of both internal and external resources.
• Serves as the accountable leader for select non‑standard, highly complex, or high‑risk capital projects where scope, execution approach, or regulatory considerations extend beyond established precedent.
• Leads technical teams in the development of proposals for competitive projects and/or the performance of due diligence for prospective development opportunities.
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating cost, schedule, risk, constructability, regulatory, and reputational trade-offs, and provides clear, defensible recommendations to executive leadership.
• Acts as a trusted escalation point for systemic project risks or execution challenges and resolves related issues with enterprise‑level impact.
• Establishes the benchmark for project management excellence through mentorship, coaching, and informal oversight of other project managers.
• Leads project teams to successfully deliver projects on time, within scope, and within authorized budget.
• Facilitates development of detailed baseline project schedules to identify the critical path and key milestones.
• Facilitates project meetings (status, coordination, scheduling, lessons learned, etc.), as required, with the project team and stakeholders.
• Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections, comparison of actual and committed costs to estimates; and identification of variances requiring corrective action to ensure costs remain within authorized amounts.
• Prepares, reviews and approves contractor purchase orders, change orders and invoices.
• Communicates project status, issues and risks to leadership and stakeholders in a clear, timely and effective manner.
• Works collaboratively with personnel across all areas of the company to ensure achievement of project objectives.
• Completes other special projects and related duties as assigned.

Principal Project Manager – Engineering

Engineer

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of engineering standards for ITC’s high-voltage transmission substations.
• Lead the creation and refinement of substation design standards, specifications, and guidelines covering physical layouts, electrical systems, grounding, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Perform and review complex engineering analyses to support standardization efforts, including fault analysis, bus and cable sizing, grounding system design, and lightning protection.
• Ensure all standards align with applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and materials for inclusion in standard practices, balancing innovation with reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams to ensure standards are practical, scalable, and field-tested.
• Maintain and manage a centralized repository of engineering standards, templates, and reference documentation.
• Provide technical leadership during audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and standards staff, fostering technical growth and consistency in application.
• Represent the utility in industry working groups, technical committees, and regulatory forums.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to proactively update standards and practices.

Manager, Regulatory Strategy

Principal Project Manager – Engineering

Substation Standards Engineer – Intermediate/Senior