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Public Utilities Engineer 9-12

Salary

$32.43 - $53.93 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

6401-25-PSC-034 PUE912

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

11/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.

This position performs engineering duties in relation to energy resource optimization and certification and develops and implements the PSC regulatory responsibilities in accordance with Public Act 341 as amended by Public Act 231 of 2023, and Public Act 295 as amended by Public Act 235 of 2023, Public Act 30 of 1995, as well as the Commission orders and directives to ensure proper transmission siting, resource adequacy planning, and clean energy planning and to protection the health and safety of persons and property in the State of Michigan in the area of electric grid resource planning. Performs reviews of rate regulated electric utility integrated resource plans (IRP) to ensure compliance with Integrated Resource Plan Filing Requirements and Michigan Integrated Resource Planning Parameters, Public Act 341 as amended by Public Act 231 of 2023 as well as compliance with the Michigan energy storage target and compliance with MCL 460.6s for any requested generation certificates of need. Performs reviews of all load serving entity’s clean energy plans (CEP) to ensure compliance with Michigan’s clean energy standard. Performs reviews and of transmission owner requests for certificates of public convenience and necessity including transmission route selection as directed by Public Act 30 of 1995.

For the full Public Utilities Engineer 12 Position Description clickhere (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PUE10142025PDReport.pdf)

For the full Public Utilities Engineer 9-P11 Position Description click here (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/6401PUE9P11PD10220252.pdf)

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, we invite you to visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/) , Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/michiganLARA) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA) .

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree with a major in engineering.

Experience

Public Utilities Engineer 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Public Utilities Engineer 10

One year of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 9.

Public Utilities Engineer P11

Two years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 10.

Public Utilities Engineer 12

Three years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer P11.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PublicUtilitiesEngineer.pdf

Please provide two technical work papers that you were responsible for drafting, editing, and finalizing.

Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Your eligibility for this position is based upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other requested attachments. Provide accurate and complete dates of employment and details of your job duties in your application. Responses to these questions below should match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

02

PUTENG - Do you possess a bachelor of science degree or higher with a major in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

03

PUTENG - Please select your level of experience:

+ None.

+ At least one year of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer.

+ At least two years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer.

+ At least three years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer.

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

05

What attracts you to a position in public service specifically in the regulation of utility resource planning?

06

Please describe any experience you have with analyzing an issue that you had little previous knowledge on. How did you go about your analysis? If you do not possess any experience state "no experience".

07

How many years of experience in the implementation and regulation of legislation do you possess?

+ Over three years of professional experience

+ Two to three years of professional experience

+ One to two years of professional experience

+ None to one year of experience

08

Please describe your experience with litigation support, case management, or adjudicative support. If you do not possess any experience state "no experience".

09

Please describe any experience you have researching technical topics and applying your research to problem solving or solution paths. If you do not possess any experience state "no experience".

10

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation, resume, writing samples, and cover letter? Failure to attach these may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

12

To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:

+ College/University Career Services Office

+ College/University Career Fair

+ Employee Referral

+ GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

+ Handshake

+ Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)

+ Pure Michigan Talent Connect

+ NEOGOV job alert

+ Veterans Organization

+ X (previously Twitter)

+ LinkedIn

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If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, “LARA Employee Referral”.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Address

[email protected]

611 West Ottawa

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Phone

517-241-1196

517-335-9700

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