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Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. \nThis 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.\nLocation: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to theParnall East 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).\nGeneral Summary of Job Responsibilities\nThe SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Engineer is responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining SCADA systems that enable real-time monitoring and control of field operations. This work is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the electric grid, supporting Consumers Energy’s strategic goals of safety, system reliability, and regulatory compliance. The engineer integrates field devices, develops Human-Machine Interface (HMI) displays, and ensures robust communication between systems and control centers. Collaboration with Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and field operations teams ensures system functionality, cybersecurity compliance, and data integrity.\nThe Grid Applications team provides engineering and lifecycle support for the real-time systems at the center of Consumers Energy’s electric grid operations. Our SCADA environment is built on the Emerson DGM platform, formerly Open Systems International (OSI) Monarch, and supports high-voltage distribution, low-voltage distribution, and generation operations. Team members work across Energy Management System (EMS) and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) applications, including real-time data acquisition and control, field-device integration, automation, alarming, visualization, and operational technology infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with Control Room Operations, field technicians, engineering, IT, vendors, and other grid-focused teams to solve complex technical problems and improve the reliability and situational awareness of a mission-critical, 24x7 operating environment.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDevelop operator-facing dashboards and automation scripts that are essential for maintaining situational awareness, enabling safe and reliable control of grid operations, and supporting real-time decision-making.\nConfigure and maintain SCADA and HMI systems including alarms, trends, and historian data points.\nIntegrate SCADA applications with RTUs, IEDs, sensors, and databases using standard industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC).\nPerform troubleshooting and system maintenance to ensure reliable real-time operation.\nConduct testing, validation, and commissioning of SCADA components in coordination with operations teams.\nCollaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure integration of SCADA systems within enterprise architecture.\nDocument configurations, code changes, and compliance activities to support NERC CIP, TOP, and FERC SOC audit readiness.\nProvide 24x7x365 rotating on-call support.\nOther duties as assigned or may be necessary.\nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities\nFoundational scripting/programming skills (C, Python, SQL, or VBScript).\nFamiliarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and data historians (OSIsoft PI).\nAbility to document technical solutions clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks (NERC CIP, TOP, FERC SOC).\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with attention to operational safety and reliability.\nProficiency in one or more SCADA/HMI platforms (AspenTech, GE, Wonderware, Siemens WinCC).\nUnderstanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and OPC.\nAbility to troubleshoot hardware/software communication issues between SCADA and field devices.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills in real-time operations environments.\nEducation/Experience\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with two (2) or more years of experience in SCADA, automation, or industrial control systems.[OR] Associate Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with four (4) or more years of experience in SCADA, automation, or industrial control systems.\n[OR] High School Diploma or GED with six (6) or more years of experience in SCADA, automation, or industrial control systems.\n\nWhy should you join our team?\nAt 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.\nWhat we offer:\nCompetitive compensation packages\nMedical, Dental and Vision\n401k with company match\nPaid parental leave\nUp to 13 paid Holidays\nPaid time off\nEducational Assistance Program\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion:\nWe, 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. 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