Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:16:40 GMT Server: Apache/1.2.4 Last-Modified: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 01:47:53 GMT ETag: "c5d07-1206-345fd049" Content-Length: 4614 Accept-Ranges: bytes Connection: close Content-Type: text/html Careers at CMS Energy

[Careers at CMS Energy]

CMS Energy has a continuing and expanding requirement for talented individuals in its domestic and international operations. Fluency in languages other than English is a definite advantage for all positions. Most positions require frequent travel.

Opportunities are now available in the following areas:

Project Finance

Financial analysts to conduct due diligence and risk evaluation for financing and development of international energy projects.

Requirements: Two-three years of experience in the energy industry, preferably with a leading independent power producer, construction contractor, or commercial/investment bank. Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including tax and accounting analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of the financing and development process for greenfield and privatization projects. Advanced degree in finance and a technical undergraduate degree. Fluency in French and/or Spanish strongly preferred.

Directors to identify and secure guarantee schemes and other instruments for financing large energy investments.

Responsibilities: Analyze economic environments, regulatory frameworks, and project-specific issues to determine the financial feasiblity of potential projects. Maintain close contacts with various institutions in the energy sector (private, multilateral, and unilateral). Draft term sheets and participate in negotiations.

Requirements: Advanced degree in finance or business. Five years of successful performance in the energy sector, perferably in a leading commercial, development, or merchant/investment bank, or in the finance department of a leading power developer. Specific experience in project finance. Ability to make and justify decisions based on analysis.

Engineeering & Construction

Development engineers to support project development managers in assessing appropriate technologies, technical merits, and economics of development prospects.

Responsiblities: Participate in development of project agreements such as memorandums of understanding, power purchase agreements, and fuel supply contracts. Develop initial equipment selection concepts and sizing criteria, and capital and fuel cost estimates. Support the Operations Department in development of O&M cost estimates for pro formas.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in engineering, preferably mechanical engineering. Minimum of 15 years experience in engineering construction and plant operations. At least five years experience in engineering design of fossil-fuel power plants with combustion turbine and combined-cycle technology.

Project managers to coordinate and manage all project functions.

Responsibilities: Manage engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and commissioning, contracting, financial, and business aspects of plant development. Manage the EPC contractor's contract price, schedule, and quality performance.

Requirements: Experience in a total turnkey construction assignment.

Accounting

Accountants who can support partnership, corporate, and limited liability accounting.

Requirements: Two-four years relevant experience in general ledger, cash planning, financial reporting, and budgeting, preferably in a large international public accounting firm or in the energy industry. International experience and knowledge of GAAP, SFAS52, and hedge accounting. BS or BA in accounting. CPA preferred. Experience with computerized accounting software.

Generation Plant Management

Experienced fossil fuel plant managers from the independent power industry.

Requirements: Experience must include total responsibility for plant operating performance and profitability in a partnership environment.

Contact CMS Energy: careers@cmsenergy.com