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Consumers Energy Sr GIS Engineer Tech Analyst in MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, Michigan
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.
Location:
This position is assigned onsite preferred at Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI but other Consumers Energy Service Center locations throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula may be considered as well. Travel will increase the further away from Parnall Office the candidate is assigned to. The selected candidate must be within a daily commutable distance from the assigned location or willing to relocate (relocation package is available to those who qualify).
We are looking for: Senior GIS Engineer Technical Analyst
The Senior Engineer Technical Analyst is responsible for the development and enhancement of standards and materials, including emerging technologies while continuing to meet all applicable regulatory rules and codes and solving problems for different work groups within compliance of all applicable rules. The position requires communication of these standards and direction to both engineers and operations in a concise manner that allows precise application of the standards and technology. The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will lead moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan and budget.
This position will be focused on developing and executing records improvement initiatives in direct support of improving the integrity and usability of the Gas & Land GIS (Geographic Information System) facility data. The analyst will ensure accurate information and representation of the Gas Network and related foundational data. This position may lead contractors to execute the critical records related initiatives. This position will need to align with key stakeholders regarding work and data management practices, data quality requirements along. The Sr Eng Tech GIS Analyst regularly provides input into the effectiveness of business processes as it relates to quantity, quality and performance measures regarding data management. The Sr Eng Tech GIS Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to drive the optimization of core engineering and operational processes, technologies and data. They will aid in translating requirements, objectives and business workflows into meaningful and actionable strategies and plans. This position will also support and provide recommendations to Geospatial Governance standard work and practices
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Must be able to research and understand advanced industry trends and provide utility benchmarking
Communication and Presentation Skills
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)
Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
Company Culture Values, CE Way and Lean Tools
Ability to manage multiple conflicting projects and priorities simultaneously
Analytical and problem-solving skills
We encourage you to apply if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with four (4) or more years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects
[OR] Associate degree in a technical field with six (6) or more years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects
[OR] High School Diploma with eight (8) or more years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects
Experience with utilizing ESRI products including but not limited to ArcMap and Pro to solve complex business problems is required
Experience with asset management, work management, and document management systems and processes is preferred
Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and Arcade is preferred
In this role, you will:
Approve highly complex construction prints, work instructions, and procedures
Address complex concerns, investigate suggestions, and provide support, direction, and recommendations to the multi work groups effected
Develop and maintain documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control
Perform advanced research and development that leads to issuing updates to Consumers Energy's engineering and construction standards, manuals, design tools and documents that are used across the business to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Respond to incident investigations, responsible for causal analysis/incident reports
Providing timely correspondence to external regulatory agencies
Assist in the scope document process, project cost-estimates, project meetings, and closeout estimates
Lead and/or assist with engineering projects to include design, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
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 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.