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Sr Sys Protection Engineer

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Consumers Energy

Jackson, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula that is within the Consumers Energy Electric Territory. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).#LI-JH1General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Senior System Protection Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and protection of moderately complex high voltage power systems. They will monitor the work of lower-level engineers and technicians on the development and implementation of protection schemes for our transmission and distribution systems. Additionally, they will be responsible for the coordination of the protection schemes with other utilities. The Senior Systems Protection Engineer will be responsible for the development of control philosophies and sequences for our larger, moderately complex generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Fault Analysis Engineer is responsible for ensuring the correct operation of the protective systems on Consumers Energy's 138kV and 46kV distribution system. The Fault Analysis Engineer responds to emergent fault events and disturbances on the high voltage distribution and generation systems to support real-time operations with customer outage restoration. The Fault Analysis Engineer completes detailed studies of fault events to ensure correct operation and identify faulty operations of protection schemes. The Fault Analysis Engineer works with Engineering and Operations to develop corrective action plans. The Fault Analysis Engineer is responsible for developing monitoring recommendations and communication settings. The Fault Analysis Engineer supports the evaluation of new equipment such as communication equipment and line sensors. The Fault Analysis Engineer will support NERC compliance including
PRC-002, PRC-004, & PRC-005.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation. Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications.

Assist in the development of new protection devices and systems.

Manage projects related to the installation or upgrade of protection systems.

Investigate faults in protection systems and develop solutions to prevent future occurrences. Monitor changes in the electric power industry and revise protection designs as necessary.

Prepare technical reports documenting the design of protection systems.

Coordinate with other engineers to ensure that the protection system interacts properly with the rest of the power system.

Select appropriate protection devices and settings based on system characteristics and desired performance.

Develop models and simulations to test the performance of moderately complex protection devices under various conditions.

Design, implement, and oversee protection schemes for high voltage power systems.

Othernon-essential dutiesasassignedormaybenecessary. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineeringProficiency in design and calculation softwareWritten and verbal communication skillsOrganizationalskillsandattentiontodetailAnalytical and problem-solving skillsExperiencewithsubstationautomationsystemsFamiliarity withSCADAsystems Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university with four (4) or more years of relevant experience.[OR] Bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET accredited university 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 packagesMedical, Dental and Vision401k with company matchPaid parental leaveUp to 13 paid HolidaysPaid 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... For full info follow application link. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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