Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Hamilton (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Project Engineer III focusing on Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls to support engineering activities in Hamilton Township, MI. The role involves leading projects for the natural gas compression fleet, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of EI&C engineering experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This is a contract position until January 8, 2027, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of EI&C engineering experience, with a preference for control systems.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas compressor station design, construction, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and maintenance of natural gas compression stations.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including plans, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally for effective project execution.

Skills

EI&C engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

Position Overview

CMS Energy is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer III specializing in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) to support engineering activities within the Gas Compression Engineering department. This role is responsible for engineering deliverables associated with modifications and new construction projects for the natural gas compression fleet. The Project Engineer III will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including project management, plant and environmental engineering, operations, construction, and external partners—to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of natural gas compression stations and related utility facilities.
• Serve as a technical expert for EI&C engineering, ensuring compliance with all company standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables, including plans, drawings, technical specifications, reports, environmental documentation, permits, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Conduct field investigations, site inspections, data collection, and construction oversight.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally to ensure clear communication, proper resource allocation, and seamless project execution.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, outage managers, construction teams, and external partners.
• Ensure all engineering practices are performed legally, ethically, and in alignment with safety and compliance standards.
• Represent engineering onsite during project execution to monitor progress and ensure alignment with design requirements.
• Assist with procurement of engineered materials, equipment, and contracted services.
• Adapt to evolving project priorities, including emergent work and unplanned outages.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of EI&C engineering experience (Electrical or I&C acceptable; control systems preferred).
• Strong knowledge of industrial facilities and/or natural gas compressor station design, construction, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering procurement processes.
• Proven ability to develop and coordinate engineering contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing changing priorities and project demands.

Education & Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or
• 10+ years of directly applicable I&C/Electrical design experience in lieu of degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not required.

Contract Duration

Until 01/08/2027 (High Possibility of Extension)

Location

Hamilton Township, MI

Work Schedule

Hybrid work model: Onsite (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) & Remote (Wednesday, Friday).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

Oil and Gas and Utilities