Program Engineer

Consumers Energy•Ludington, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 position is onsite at the SERVICE CENTER} located in City, State}. 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 Program Engineer is responsible for engineering and technical disciplines for assigned projects. The incumbent will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage technical activities aimed at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Specifically, this position supports the Ludington Pumped Storage Corrective Work project team mechanical engineering activities. This role focuses on vendor submittal and drawing reviews, mechanical fitment, outage preparation and execution, quality control, contractor oversight, welding review and acceptance, and outage close-out. Outages range from 30 days to over 600 days and are planned to continue through at least 2031.

Requirements

Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of GD&T principles
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license and 2 - 4 years of experience in program engineering roles or related work.

Nice To Haves

Prefer welding experience
Ability and desire to become a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects
Build strong partnerships with business partners and obtain a solid understanding their business goals
Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines
Review vendor submittals and mechanical drawings for accuracy and compliance.
Verify mechanical fitment and ensure proper integration of components.
Assist with outage planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
Support outage execution, including on-site quality control and issue resolution.
Oversee mechanical contractors to ensure adherence to project standards.
Review and approve welding work per specifications and quality requirements.
Participate in outage close-out activities, including documentation and lessons learned.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary