Consumers Energy

Data Engineer

Consumers Energy$88K — $105K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer, engineering, data sciences, or related field with 2+ years of experience; OR Associate's degree with 4+ years; OR High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience.
  • Beginner level experience in analytic tool builds, data architecture/design, and ETL tool extraction.
  • Understanding of data quality assurance and testing methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project planning principles.
  • Familiarity with data management principles including data warehousing and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and evaluate requirements from Data Architects and stakeholders; establish project timelines.
  • Assemble, cleanse, and prepare complex datasets from multiple sources for business enhancements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable data pipelines.
  • Develop visualizations and reporting solutions to provide insights and operational efficiencies.
  • Identify automation opportunities in data processes to enhance quality and performance.
  • Prepare technical documentation supporting solution development and deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance and support during implementation activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid holidays each year
  • Generous paid time off
  • Educational assistance program
Full Job Description
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

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

The Data Engineer is responsible for partnering with analytics teams and business stakeholders across the enterprise to gather data requirements and design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures in accordance with established IT standards and best practices. This role supports the development of data warehouses, data extraction and loading processes, data models, testing strategies, and application performance optimization.

The Data Engineer will build analytical tools, assemble and prepare large and complex datasets, design and develop ETL solutions using various technologies, create data visualizations, and identify opportunities to automate manual data preparation processes. Additionally, this role focuses on improving data quality, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of data solutions. Guidance from Senior and Principal Data Engineers, as well as Data Architects, will be sought as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Gather and evaluate requirements provided by Data Architects and business stakeholders; assess development alternatives and establish project timelines.
  • Assemble, cleanse, and prepare large and complex datasets from multiple data sources to support business requirements for small and large-scale enhancements.
  • Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and IT teams to design and develop efficient, scalable data pipelines.
  • Develop data visualizations and reporting solutions that provide customer insights, operational efficiencies, and key business performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual data preparation and transformation processes, improve data quality, and optimize system performance.
  • Prepare technical documentation and project artifacts that support solution development and project deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for solution design, testing, documentation, and implementation activities.
  • Support incident management processes and provide technical consulting and production support for existing applications and solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with business and IT teams.
  • Knowledge of project planning and full software development lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies.
  • Understanding of data testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and testing tools.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, and transaction processing.
  • Knowledge of data design principles, methodologies, and best practices, including concepts such as structured design, scalability, reliability, maintainability, supportability, and survivability.
  • Familiarity with change management, release management tools, and deployment processes across multiple technologies and teams.


Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer, engineering, data sciences or related field with two (2) or more years of data engineering or software engineering experience. Beginner level experience with analytic tool build, data architecture/design, user requirements definition, build BIG data pipeline, understanding of ETL tool extraction, basic data testing aptitude, and understanding of analytic tool deployment processes and best practices.
    • [OR] Associate's degree in computer, engineering, data sciences or related field with four (4) or more years of data engineering or software engineering experience. Beginner level experience with analytic tool build, data architecture/design, user requirements definition, build BIG data pipeline, understanding of ETL tool extraction, basic data testing aptitude, and understanding of analytic tool deployment processes and best practices.
    • [OR] High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of data engineering or software engineering experience. Beginner level experience with analytic tool build, data architecture/design, user requirements definition, build BIG data pipeline, understanding of ETL tool extraction, basic data testing aptitude, and understanding of analytic tool deployment processes and best practices.


Preferred Experience

  • Demonstrated experience designing and building scalable data pipelines using Databricks technologies, including Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Databricks Asset Bundles, Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, Structured Streaming, and Lakehouse Architecture.
  • Working knowledge and practical application of Medallion Architecture principles.
  • Strong experience in data modeling, including the design and implementation of star schema models.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining data quality frameworks, validation rules, and monitoring processes.
  • Experience leveraging CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices to support data engineering development, deployment, and operational efficiency.


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

About Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy is a public utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan. Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, which is a Fortune 500 company. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040. Consumers Energy is also committed to giving back to the community and has donated over $200 million to Michigan charities since 2001.
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