SCADA Engineer: Grid Automation & Real‑Time Ops

CMS Energy, Corp.; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a SCADA Engineer to design, configure, and maintain real-time SCADA systems that support safe and reliable electric grid operations. The role focuses on HMI development, data integration, and cross‑functional collaboration with IT/OT teams.

The position requires knowledge of SCADA platforms, OPC/DNP3/Modbus, and cybersecurity controls. Hybrid work with on-site days in Jackson, MI offers competitive benefits and relocation support where eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related field with 2+ years in SCADA/automation or industrial control systems.
• Alternative: Associate Degree with 4+ years in SCADA/automation.
• High School diploma with 6+ years in SCADA/automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control of grid operations.
• Develop operator dashboards and automation scripts to support situational awareness and safe operation.
• Configure alarms, trends, historians, and data points; ensure cybersecurity compliance and integration with IT/OT.

Skills

SCADA/HMI

C/Python/SQL

OSIsoft PI

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or CS

Associate Degree +4 years experience

High School Diploma +6 years experience

Tools

DNP3/Modbus/OPC

HMI/SCADA Platforms

Job description

Consumers Energy is seeking a SCADA Engineer to design, configure, and maintain real-time SCADA systems that support safe and reliable electric grid operations. The role focuses on HMI development, data integration, and cross‑functional collaboration with IT/OT teams.

The position requires knowledge of SCADA platforms, OPC/DNP3/Modbus, and cybersecurity controls. Hybrid work with on-site days in Jackson, MI offers competitive benefits and relocation support where eligible.