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Principal Regulatory Consultant

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
Jan 07, 2026
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. 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 Principal Regulatory Consultant provides extensive strategic support and ownership of the Regulatory processes for Customer Experience and Operations including Energy Waste Reduction filings, Demand Response Filings, Voluntary Green Pricing filings, Renewable Natural Gas Filings, general Rate Case filings, stakeholder engagements, and Regulatory landscape analysis to ensure maximum recovery and Regulatory support in the achievement of our Retail Strategy objectives. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for the development and implementation of all MPSC regulatory filings associated with the implementation of the Retail Roadmap for the Customer Experience Organization in support of the Company's strategic destination. This includes strategy development; developing and sponsoring testimony, exhibits, and discovery in MPSC proceedings; represent the Customer organization and Company in internal and external work groups; and providing expert analyses and benchmarking of regulatory policies to inform senior management of potential risks and opportunities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drive the Company and team's regulatory initiatives by developing and sponsoring testimony in Michigan Public Service Commission proceedings, and working with internal and external partners to ensure operational consistency with the positions advocated and approved in the proceedings Manage regulatory filings with internal and external business partners Benchmark regulatory frameworks to inform management of potential risks and opportunities Analyze the strategic, operating and financial impacts of business proposals and/or external regulatory / legislative proposals Manage monthly and annual regulatory reporting with internal and external business partners Oversee Creation of stakeholder analyses and engagement strategy with key stakeholders and intervenors to ensure maximum recovery Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven ability to work across multiple aspects of the electric utility industry Advanced MS Office skills Broad understanding of the principles of rate-making at retail and wholesale levels Significant knowledge of the regulatory process, testimonial requirements and procedures for state commissions and FERC Expert ability to think systemically and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with a significant attention to detail Expert ability to create and deliver presentations with significant verbal and written communication skills Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar and7 - 10 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support [OR] Associate's Degree in Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar and 9 - 12 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support [OR] High School Diploma and 11 - 14 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support Working conditions Indoor 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.