Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineer I

Contract Duration : Contract through 10 / 15 / 2026 (High potential for extension)

Location : Jackson, MI 49201

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote Wednesday and Friday)

Company Overview :

CMS Energy is a leading energy provider in Michigan, focused on delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. We are committed to fostering innovation and growth in the energy industry, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Electrical Engineer I to support the engineering and integration of hardware for programmable and configurable devices. This role will contribute to the detailed design of projects within the Gas MR&C Division , ensuring hardware integration aligns with CAD design drawings developed by other teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for working in field environments with intelligent electrical devices (IEDs). This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy systems in a collaborative and diverse team environment.

Key Responsibilities : Engineer and integrate hardware solutions for programmable / configurable devices.

Support the design and deployment of field-based control systems including : Programmable Automation Controllers

Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)

Communication and Network Devices

Meters, Transformer Monitors / Controllers

Transducers, Regulator, and Recloser Controls

Assist in system configuration, device programming, and network design.

Collaborate with design teams to ensure alignment between CAD drawings and system implementation.

Work in a field environment to support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting of integrated systems.

Maintain documentation and reporting as required.

Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

OR

Associate Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline with relevant experience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Word).

Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with programmable / configurable devices such as RTUs, regulator and recloser controls.

Familiarity with IEC-61131 programming suite.

Understanding of DNP 3.0 protocol (serial and IP-based).

Programming experience in VB.NET or other high-level programming languages.

Project Engineering experience is a plus.