As a staff engineer in the Gas Operations Section, performs engineering duties related to the Commission’s regulation of natural gas well production and proration; transmission of natural gas, crude oil and petroleum products by pipeline; underground natural gas storage; gas technical standards; pipeline safety; maintenance and infrastructure programs in rate cases; and various gas utility functions. Serves as a case coordinator in Gas Operations Section cases; reviews and prepares Staff’s position on gas cases in Energy Operations Division; and prepares testimony and exhibits as required and works with staff attorneys in cross-examination of companies, drafts briefs, reply briefs, and replies to PFDs. As a senior level engineer, provides the Commission with technical assistance and support in the preparation of data and information related to docketed natural gas related cases; gas pipeline safety; serves as a designated task force or special project leader on in-house Gas Operations Section’s projects or industry committees; serves as the lead investigator on special field assignments; and testifies as an expert witness in contested proceedings related to natural gas issues or gas pipeline safety.
Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.
Education Possession of a bachelor of science degree with a major in engineering.
Experience
Public Utilities Engineer 9 No specific type or amount is required.
Public Utilities Engineer 10 One year of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 9.
Public Utilities Engineer P11 Two years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 10.
Public Utilities Engineer 12 Three years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer P11.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and official transcript that shows the degree earned.
This position requires a valid driver's license.
Please attach two technical work papers that you were responsible for drafting, editing, and finalizing to your application.
Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.