Environmental Engineer

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.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to Parnall 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

Consumers Energy Company’s Environmental Quality and Sustainability (EQ&S) Department (Department) is a team of professionals who provide planning, permitting and operational compliance support for electric and natural gas utility operations serving approximately 6 million customers in Michigan. The Department’s Air Quality Section is seeking an Environmental Analyst / Engineer to support the company’s environmental compliance programs, focusing primarily compliance with the air permits at both our fossil fuel-fired generation and natural gas compressor sites in Michigan. The successful candidate will have a background in air permitting for utility operations and strong relationships with state and federal environmental agencies, as well as evaluating regulations for applicability determinations for Company-wide projects associated with electric and natural gas utility operations. The successful candidate will join a team who routinely collaborate with internal business partners and other EQ&S staff.

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for designing technology to assist in environmental conservation, evaluating land to determine the impact of commercial activity, and advising policymakers on environmental best practices, among other duties. The incumbent will find creative design solutions to pressing environmental problems and ensure compliance with regulations related to water, air, soil, and other types of pollution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Site assessments for industrial, commercial, or residential sites for environmental impact of the activity

Field observation and field sample collections

Use of specialized equipment to test soil, water, and air of a construction area

Responsible for reclamation and disposal of air, water and land

Identify better solutions for site cleanup on a construction site

Improve environmental conservation management, including recycling, public health, water, and air pollution

Design technology for pollution control and waste management

Evaluate current systems and design innovative ways to improve or replace the existing systems or processes

Act as a regulatory arm for the companies compliance with waste disposal and management

Consult and advise policymakers on environmental best practices

Develop guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials

Pollution-control and waste treatment planning

Investigate, record, and compile reports for environmental-related complaints/investigations

Undertake environmental protection projects such as designing air pollution management systems

Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Microsoft Suite

Environmental Engineering concepts/regulations

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with two (2) or more years of environmental engineering concepts and regulations

[OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering licensure with two (2) or more years of environmental engineering concepts and regulations

Preferred Experience

Master’s Degree in a relevant field or discipline

Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to be self-motivated to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and assignments

Can make systematic decisions and decisions under pressure, build a consensus, make difficult/unpopular decisions, ability to consider impact of decisions while working to minimize negative impacts

Works well in groups and with individuals on all levels within and outside the company

Strong written, oral, and communication skills

Established relationships with state and federal permitting agencies

Electric generation/distribution and gas utility experience; preferably knowledge of natural gas-fired generation, compressor station site operation, and related air quality control equipment

A background in other air quality subjects, such as asbestos and refrigerants

Experience and knowledge of GHG accounting protocols: Scope 1, 2 and 3

A background in working with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, including 40 CFR Part 75 and Part 60 reporting and related Data Acquisition and Handling software

A background in Federal Acid Rain, Cross State Air Pollution Rule – NOx/Sulfur Dioxide Trading Programs

Experience in reviewing, commenting, and influencing emerging air quality regulations

Experience in auditing air quality programs

Familiarity with compliance-based software systems, such as DevonWay software

Experience in the preparation and management of air quality permit applications, documentation of exemptions, implementation of new regulatory requirements and/or permit requirements

Experience in air dispersion modeling for air permitting

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.