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**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.  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 Principal Civil Engineer is the subject matter expert who develops and implements process standards on design, planning, and oversight for the construction of infrastructure complex projects. These can include renovation and construction of varying structures such as; buildings, dams, pipelines, etc. The incumbent will be the point of contact and Consumers representative on multiple large and complex company projects working with internal and external resources to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The Senior Principal Civil Engineer will lead teams of engineers and technicians on multiple large complex projects, delegate work and responsibilities to lower level engineers, as well as guide and mentor engineers to enhance the impact on the achievement of functional results.

The Senior Principal Civil Engineer will manage large scale engineering projects efficiently, manage civil engineering standard designs that are used by all gas asset types, and provide leadership to project teams and mentorship to junior engineers.

+ Manage Large Scale Engineering Projects

+ The individual will be assigned complex, high risk, or unique projects

+ Manage standard designs

+ There are a growing number of civil standard drawings that get used by multiple gas asset types: pipe supports, rest blocks, blow down valve supports, launcher/receiver foundations, standard light pole foundations, gas analysis building foundations

+ This individual will be responsible for the design behind the drawings

+ The Sr Prin Civil Engineer would be responsible to publish standard scopes of work that are frequently used and should be formalized and available across gas

+ Leadership & Mentorship

+ The individual will supervise contracted staff

+ The individual will benefit the professional development of the team, offering guidance that enhances the overall skill set of the group

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Lead internal coworkers, architects, contractors, surveyors on developed processes of installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction & to ensure projects progress properly

+ Responsible for project progress and ensuring design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met; upon completion of a project, inspects, repairs, and maintain the structures as needed

+ Foster a culture of safety on all projects, ensure that risks are identified and mitigated

+ Manage the work of multidisciplinary project team members and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs

+ Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plan and design other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics

+ Prepare feasibility studies, reports, designs, calculations, cost estimates, construction schedules, and other technical documentation

+ Assess 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 and undertake fieldwork when required, such as soil testing and surveying

+ Oversee the design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, flow rates, and similar parameters

+ Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and professional standards

+ Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data

+ Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs

+ Prepare proposals, reports, specifications, calculations, and other deliverables as required

+ Draft and present reports on complex 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

+ Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software

+ Understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects

+ Detail-oriented and accurate

+ Understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools

+ Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, pipelines, and other related structures

+ Ability to identify and solve complex problems

+ Verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to be both creative and analytical

Education/Experience

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with ten (10) or more years of experience in an advanced civil engineer role

+ **[OR]** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with ten (10) or more years of experience in an advanced civil engineer role

Certifications

+ Professional Engineer License required

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._