Biosystems Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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Responsible for engineering activities related to the planning, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining a broad spectrum of utility and non-utility engineering work in all 6 major areas of Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, 138kV to 13.2kV Electric Substations Facilities, and general commercial facilities. Most projects involve working in a multi-disciplined engineering environment with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, or other engineering disciplines working together as needed to complete projects of varied sizes. Typical projects involve some or all of the following activities: investigations, studies, estimating, economic evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, designing, drawing development and review, construction and commissioning support, training, and project management.

• Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities for Electrical Engineer IV: Level 1-3 Engineer

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in specific practice areas.

• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process or creates complete plans, reports, or analyses.

• Works on multiple projects/tasks of moderate size or portions of major projects.

• Prepares complete technical documents.

• Designs and conducts experiments and analyzes and interprets data.

• Identifies and formulates solutions to problems.

• Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.

• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.

• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.

• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.

• Seals documents for permits, plans, discipline-specific materials, etc., that meet the requirements of their license.

• Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.

• Assigns work to others in order to maximize time for strategic thinking and actions. Provides clear guidelines, monitors, redirects, and sets limits as needed. Provides challenging assignments, shares authority, and provides resources and support.

• Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.

• Persistently moves in the face of ambiguity, dilemmas, and resistance to get completion of changes in an organized way; adapts with flexibility to and copes with changing situations while maintaining focus on goals.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Typical Degrees: Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electrical/Computer Engineering

• Non-Typical Degrees accepted along with experience may qualify as an equal: Engineering for Energy Sustainability, Biosystems Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Software Engineering. Because universities have different names for the same curriculums, any non-typical curriculum or any curriculum not listed above should be evaluated based on the content of the individual curriculum to ensure compatibility.

• Typically has a minimum of seven to ten years of engineering experience. Will consider depth and breadth of experience

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally

• Predictable and reliable work schedule

• Comply with all BWL policies and work rules

• Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory

• Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments

• Michigan driver's license with an acceptable record

• Shall be familiar with and capable of properly applying national, state, and local codes, including but not limited to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Applicable utility experience or other relevant project experience
• Familiar with and capable of properly applying reference tools such as RUS Design Guide for Rural Substations.
• Experience in four or more of the following areas: Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, Electric Substations, Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, or general commercial facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities for Level 1-4 Engineer
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Uses advanced techniques to modify or extend theories and practices of science and disciplines to complete assignments.
• Works on major projects/tasks or several projects/tasks of moderate scope with complex features.
• Reviews complete technical documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Coordinates staff necessary to complete assignments
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Assist upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Prepares proposals to provide professional service or obtain funding for engineering projects and programs.
• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Seal documents of their designs or all non-PE Engineers who work under their direct supervision and meet the requirements of their license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan (PE) for level V.
• Typically has a minimum of ten years of engineering experience. Will consider depth and breadth of experience

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment, including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must frequently communicate with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.

Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

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