Senior Meteorologist

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 hybrid with onsite required days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula.

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 : Senior Meteorologist

The Senior Meteorologist will develop and maintain forecasts, reports, plans, and communications using applicable modeling and weather management tools as necessary.

This role will perform assignments using specialized background and resources to interpret information and data to then apply it to various needs across the business.

This role will recommend operational actions necessary to assist the implementation of restoration plans and other business needs.

The position will be required to have a storm role which may require an on-call rotation. Support may be needed Nights, Weekends and Holidays.

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

• In-depth knowledge of meteorological data systems, meteorological data, methodologies, forecast models and techniques as well as meteorology biases and inherent forecast difficulties
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to large audiences. Ability to clearly convey messages for understanding
• Advanced understanding of Machine learning and AI models used in data analysis
• Moderate knowledge of computer programming and database management
• Use of lean problem solving techniques (CE Way)
• Intermediate experience in PowerBI, Power Apps and Microsoft based programs
• Understanding of electric distribution systems

We encourage you to apply if you have :

Bachelor’s Degree in Atmospheric Science or Meteorology with a minimum of four (4) years’ of applicable experience OR Associate degree in Atmospheric Science or Meteorology with a minimum of eight (8) years’ of applicable experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of twelve (12) years’ of applicable experience

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Analyze and predict weather patterns for daily operational updates
• Performs advanced analytics on data sets to draw operational conclusions
• Recommend actions necessary to assist the implementation of emergency restoration plans and advises on Company strategy.

Provide medium and long term forecasts informing company roadmaps and strategy

Archives, maintains, trends, and forecasts daily meteorological and electric distribution system information for influence on Company customers in and around the service territory.

Establish and create procedures and processes that improve the predictability of weather impacts on the distribution system and improve planning criteria for response to weather events

• Maintain and negotiate appropriate contracts for meteorological services
• Perform / create assignments, models, studies, services, and meteorological assessments using knowledge from various technical areas in support of management internal and external customers and corporate priorities
• Prepares various management level reports, legal summaries, customer and schedule analyses
• Serves on industry forums / workgroups to advance new technologies and understand on weather climate impacts on the utility
• Stays current in the areas of meteorology, computer applications and applied meteorology practices
• Continually monitor and communicate weather patterns and restoration risk to internal stakeholders
• Work with Distribution Standards on best practices for system standard upgrades to prepare for end of life’ climate conditions of the assets
• Ability to be available and perform job duties during restoration events impacting the Company's service territory; this will include holidays, weekends, and after normal working hours
• Other 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 Engineering Network (WEN), 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.

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