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Assoc Sys Protection Engineer

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Jul 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 Associate System Protection Engineer will support the design, analysis, and protection of voltage power systems. The incumbent will aid the implementation of protection schemes for our transmission and distribution systems by completing tasks in support of more senior engineers as directed and delegated. Help with the development of control philosophies and sequences for our generation, transmission, and distribution systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of the protective systems on Consumers Energy's 138kV and 46kV distribution system and responding to emergent fault events and disturbances affecting the high-voltage distribution and generation systems to support real-time operations and customer outage restoration. Responsibilities include conducting detailed analyses of fault events to verify proper system performance, identifying protection scheme misoperations, and partnering with Engineering and Operations to develop corrective action plans. This position also develops monitoring recommendations and communication settings, supports the evaluation of new technologies and equipment such as communication devices and line sensors, and assists with NERC compliance activities, including PRC-002, PRC-004, and PRC-005. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of protection schemes for voltage power systems as directed by more senior engineers Assist in the development of models and simulations to test the performance of protection devices under various conditions Perform field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation. Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications Work on projects related to the installation or upgrade of protection systems Take direction from other more senior engineers assist in ensuring that the protection system interacts properly with the rest of the power system Provide data for review and input on technical reports documenting the design of protection systems Assist in the development of new protection devices and systems Accompany senior engineers on field tests of protection systems to verify their proper operation. Maintain accurate records of protection system designs and modifications Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering Proficient in design and calculation software Written and verbal communication skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Knowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenance Knowledge of SCADA systems Analytical and problem-solving skills Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program [OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering (PE) license with 0 - 2 years experience in substation automation systems. 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.