Engineering Entry Program

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities.  Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.  We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship*

We are looking for:

The Engineering Entry Program (EEP) Engineer will be entered into a full time 2-year engineering rotation where they will be exposed to a variety of engineering roles within defined areas of focus, developing long-term technical and leadership skills, as well as providing mentorship and skill-building activities. The EEP Engineer will have 4 distinct 6-month rotations that offer both corporate and field-based assignments; individual experiences are defined by both CMS Energy (CE) business needs and the EEP Engineer strengths. The program also involves a comprehensive list of learning activities that will provide the EEP Engineer with an overview of the electric, gas, and generation segments within CMS Energy. Upon completion of the Engineering Entry Program (EEP), the EEP Engineer will be placed into a full-time a position that balances their skills and knowledge, personal interests, and business needs.

Knowledge/skills/and abilities:

• Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company’s compliance standards.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are critical.

• Experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, including being able to create presentations and spreadsheet.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Aptitude to learn new skills and concepts and adapt quickly to new situations.

We encourage you to apply if you have: 

• Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.

OR

• Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited university plus Professional Engineering license.

Preferred:

• Prior Engineering Intern experience

In this role, you will:  

• Plan, design, construction, and maintenance of Electric Distribution, Electric Generation, Gas Distribution and Gas Transmission systems as well as facilities and ancillary support process for all utility operations.

• Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, plans, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.

• Produce reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material to present to senior engineers and leadership, may also include occasional speaking or meeting with internal and external stakeholders to present reports.

• Review operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.

• Use computer assisted engineering, design, and drafting software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents; understanding and following company established standard procedures for projects, including plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.