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Posted: February 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Public Utilities Engineer 9-12

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$32.43 - $53.93

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing applications for renewable energy projects like solar or wind farms, checking if they follow state laws and guidelines, and ensuring safe and proper setup of these facilities.

You'll work on a team to analyze plans, visit sites, handle complaints, and sometimes testify in hearings or support legal teams.

It's a great fit for engineers with experience in energy projects who enjoy technical analysis, public interaction, and regulatory work in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Professional engineering license (PE preferred)
  • Experience in renewable energy, utilities, or environmental engineering
  • Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations for energy facility siting (e.g., Public Act 233 of 2023)
  • Ability to analyze technical documents like site plans, sound modeling, glare studies, and decommissioning plans
  • Strong communication skills for testimony, meetings with public and stakeholders, and supporting legal briefs
  • Willingness to conduct site visits, inspections, and coordinate with external contractors

Full Job Description

Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.

This position serves as an engineer reviewing and analyzing applications for renewable energy and energy storage siting cases, complaint cases, or other cases related to renewable energy facility siting and Public Act 233 of 2023. Work as part of a team at times analyzing the evidence submitted by siting applicants to determine if they meet the laws, rules, specifications, and Commission order guidelines for renewable energy and energy storage facility siting. Provide witness testimony on technical matters in siting cases as directed. Technical matters in siting cases include site plans, decommissioning plans, decommissioning agreements, sound modeling studies, glare studies, construction plans, environmental, health, and safety impacts, alternatives analyses, impacts on land use, and other matters as directed. Support the assigned attorney in the preparation of briefs, reply briefs, and replies on siting issues that may arise in judicial proceedings before the Commission. Attend meetings with the public, local units of government, siting applicants, contractors, and interested parties related to facility siting. Participate with the development of request for proposals to solicit bids from contractors to support with the review of siting applications as needed. Coordinate the work of external contractors as needed. Ensure applicants have complied with Commission orders related to siting through inquiries, site visits, inspections, the review of reports and data submitted, complaints, and meetings with internal and external parties.

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LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Requirements

EducationPossession of a bachelor of science degree with a major in engineering. ExperiencePublic Utilities Engineer 9No specific type or amount is required.

Public Utilities Engineer 10One 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 P11Two 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 12Three 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 Information

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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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5214104