Mechanical Engineer (Performance)

_Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar._

**Location:**

This position is 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).

**We are looking for:** **Mechanical Engineer (Performance)**

The Mechanical Engineer assist in the development, design and testing of new products or systems. The incumbent works on a team with other engineers, scientist, and technicians on moderately complex projects to ensure that their projects meet all relevant safety standards and specifications. The Mechanical Engineer tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and is responsible for the mechanical testing and maintenance of products in production, as well as testing prototypes.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

+ Analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Mechanical and technical skills

+ Thermodynamic modeling

+ Measurement, instrumentation selection, data logging, and uncertainty

+ Technical writing

+ Written and verbal communication skills

+ Organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Strong understanding of GD&T principles

+ Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software

**We encourage you to apply if you have:**

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university with two (2) or more years of applicable engineering work experience

+ **[** **OR]** Bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET accredited university with a Professional Engineering license with two (2) or more years of applicable engineering work experience

**In this role, you will** **:**

+ Able to support and/or lead legal investigations

+ Perform thermodynamic calculations for the steam turbine cycle (Rankine Cycle), combustion turbines (Brayton Cycle), and unit heat rate.

+ Perform thermodynamic modeling within the EBSILON software studying "what if" scenarios to evaluate the impact of plant projects and abnormal equipment lineups on power output and heat rate.

+ Utilize energy economics to justify power plant projects. Tasks will specifically include calculating the heat rate and power output impact of individual projects and then use to calculate fuel cost savings.

+ Develop test procedures and perform performance testing of major power plant equipment such as: gas turbines, steam turbines, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, condensers, cooling towers, evaporative coolers, boilers, and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. Develop technical reports to communicate results.

+ Perform heat rate studies and quantify sources of heat rate penalties. Will be quantified in terms of net unit heat rate, gross unit heat rate, or turbine cycle heat rate where fuel heat input is in terms of higher heating value or lower heating value.

+ Develop heat rate curves for unit dispatch.

+ Maintain and upgrade the On-Line Heat Rate power plant performance monitoring system.

+ Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products

+ Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes

+ Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment

+ Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects

+ Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing mechanical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps

+ Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations

+ Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities

+ Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies

+ Preparing specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation

+ Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

**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's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's 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._