Sr Civil Engineer

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2025
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. Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to either Kalamazoo, Hamilson, Norton Shores, Lansing, Howell, Livonia, Royal Oak, Saginaw, and/or the Parnall Service Center. 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 Senior Civil Engineer will provide design, planning, and oversight for the construction of infrastructure moderately complex projects. These can include renovation and construction of varying structures such as buildings, dams, pipelines, etc. The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. They will oversee the work of lower-level engineers and technicians on moderately complex projects. The Senior Civil Engineer provides civil engineering leadership for natural gas capital projects, including gas distribution, transmission, city gates/regulator stations, compression and storage facilities. This individual will reside in the civil engineering group and support capital upgrade projects. The individual will be assigned to project teams which will consists of a multidiscipline group of project engineers, project managers, operations and others to support projects. This person will be involved in several projects and to varying degrees of involvement. The role will be to (1) identify/scope the civil engineering design and construction scope necessary to complete the project (2) contract engineering services necessary to complete the scope (3) provide engineering review and technical leadership (4) assist the project manager in contracting construction services to complete the scope of work (5) complete closeout activities (record drawings, test records, etc.) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sets design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, flow rates, and similar parameters Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data Investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs Prepare proposals, reports, specifications, calculations, and other deliverables as required Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions that adhere to all local, state, and federal codes and regulations Collaborates with internal coworkers, architects, contractors, surveyors to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction & to ensure projects progress properly Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met; upon completion of a project, inspects, repairs, and maintains the structures as needed Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs Assesses strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil using appropriate methods to ensure safe modifications/building Perform fieldwork and data collection as necessary Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, pipelines, and other related structures Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects Ability to identify and solve complex problems Verbal and written communication skills Ability to be both creative and analytical Detail-oriented and accurate Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of relevant experience [OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from anon-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of relevant experience 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 in Energy (WE), 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. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.