CMS Energy’s primary business is Consumers Energy, providing natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy is committed to serving our customers, and making Michigan a great place to live and work.

Consumers Energy’s Electric Business

Consumers Energy provides electric service to 1.8 million customers in 62 of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula counties. Among the largest cities served are Battle Creek, Bay City, Cadillac, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Midland, Muskegon and Saginaw.

In addition to the generating plants that produce the majority of electricity for customers, Consumers Energy is a leader in developing renewable energy in Michigan. Its Green Generation™ initiative is the largest renewable energy program in Michigan.

Consumers Energy’s Natural Gas Business

Consumers Energy provides natural gas service for heating and other uses to nearly 1.7 million customers in 54 of the 68 counties in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It serves an area that spans 13,000 square miles and includes 215 cities and villages. Among the largest areas served are Bay City, Flint, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland, Royal Oak, Saginaw and Livonia. More than one-half of the utility's gas customers are in metro Detroit.

The company has one of the largest underground natural gas storage capacities in the country. This allows the company to economically purchase and store gas during warm months, for eventual use in the winter heating season.

Design Technician (Technician III)

Department Summary

This position is located within Energy Delivery / Gas Asset Management / Distribution Pipeline Engineering (DPE) and will report to the DPE Design Lead.  Distribution Pipeline Engineering (DPE) is responsible for designing and preparing Gas Distribution work orders for construction of CAP mains, and system improvement work that includes Civic, Augment, EIRP, New Business, and other capital programs that support the goals and objectives of Gas Asset Management (GAM).

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Design Technician applies company design and construction standards to develop detailed non-routine engineering designs and construction specifications for gas main and service.  A CAD environment is used in the development of detailed gas distribution system construction drawings.  The design technician will be involved with planning, monitoring and facilitating the progress of projects through the SAP process to meet internal and external customer needs.  Other job responsibilities will include, updating the Decision Analysis Project Planning (DAPP) database; initiating material procurement in advance of construction; permitting activities with local governmental agencies; and the application of standards contained in the Gas Distribution Engineering Manual (GDEM).

There are three positions available.  Selected candidates may elect to report to one of the following gas headquarters: Livonia, Royal Oak, Macomb (Clinton Twp.), Groveland (Holly), Saginaw, Lansing, Jackson or Kalamazoo.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A two-year associate degree in a scientific or technical field, or 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis.  The 48 scientific or technical credit hours can be obtained through colleges, technical institutes, licensed apprenticeship programs, trade schools, military programs, etc.
• In lieu of a scientific/technical degree, applicable experience may be acceptable for placement in this role.
• A demonstrated proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD).

The following skills and experience may set you apart from others:

• A demonstrated proficiency in SAP.
• Prior system improvement design experience.
• Intermediate and/or Advanced Main design training.
• One and one-half or more years’ experience as a Technician I or Service Designer I with working experience in the specialized area.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for plant, electric and gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Repairs, calibrates and/or programs electronic components.
• Repairs and/or replaces transfer switchgear for generators, motor control panels, pump controls, valves, cables, and adjustable frequency drives.
• Resolves computer problems with process control software.
• Operates and maintains electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties, specifically: computers, volt meters, amp meters, electrical tools, electronic tools, and telemetering, and process control software.
• Receives reports, electrical diagrams, and correspondence; reviews, processes, or maintains documentation for reference.
• Consults with manufacturers' service technicians, contractors, and vendor representatives to discuss problems, schedule installs, and evaluate costs for necessary parts, supplies, or repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Reviews, edits, develops, manages, and interprets documents and drawings utilized for the purposes of maintaining, constructing, testing, and removing equipment and facilities for plant, electric, and gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Makes design decisions with regard to electronic, electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural aspects of equipment and facilities utilized for plant, electric, and gas distribution and transmission.
• Consults with supervisors, operators, technicians, manufacturers, vendors, subject matter experts and engineers to review assigned area needs, discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
• Regular attendance is expected.

Hours and Travel

• Meet travel requirements of the position.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, other operating or lab equipment, books, paper, laptop computer, etc., and may require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

For consideration for this position, please apply directly on Consumers Energy careers site using the following link:  http://bit.ly/ConsumersEnergy_8161

Company Overview
Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas.  At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.  Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us!  Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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.

Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate.

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.