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Sr Engineer Tech Analyst

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Oct 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 assigned to the Parnall Office, located in Jackson, MI. 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 Engineering 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 incumbent 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 role serves as a senior technical subject matter expert responsible for sustaining the geospatial and engineering data models that support MAOP, Class Location, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making for the Gas Transmission and Storage GIS. The position leads data quality, validation, and governance activities; oversees synchronization of asset information between the Utility Network (UN), ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing (APR), and related systems; and supports annual DOT reporting through data analysis, reconciliation, and quality assurance. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and Technology teams, the role ensures asset information remains accurate, auditable, and representative of real-world conditions while advancing enterprise geospatial capabilities and data management practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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 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 Respond to incident investigations, responsible for causal analysis/incident reports. Provide timely correspondence to external regulatory agencies Assist in the scope document process, project cost-estimates, project meetings, and closeout estimates 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 engineering and construction standards, manuals, design tools and documents that are used across the business to ensure compliance with laws and regulations Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities ESRI Products (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, etc) broad knowledge ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing broad knowledge Modeling, data analysis, and automation using the ArcGIS API for python broad knowledge Quality Control and Quality assurance for GIS data broad knowledge Ability 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 Knowledge of Lean Methods/Tools Ability to manage multiple conflicting projects and priorities simultaneously Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or related field with 4 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects [OR] Associate's Degreein a Technical or related field with 6 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects [OR] High School Diploma with 8 years of experience supporting advanced engineering work/projects 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 (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, 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.