Sr Controls System Engineer
Consumers EnergyMichigan, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Consumers Energy is Michiganās largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the stateās 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Job Description
Consumers Energy is Michiganās largest energy provider, looking for a Sr Controls System Engineer to lead complex troubleshooting, system optimization, and multi-OEM Distributed Control Systems (DCS) across a diverse generation portfolio. The role requires proficiency in multiple programming languages, strong coaching, mentoring, and instructional skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- Configure and maintain multiple OEM Distributed Control System (DCS) platforms, EDS systems/servers, and plant energy management systems, including alarms and historian data points.
- Support or lead DCS integration initiatives and system upgrades across multiple facilities.
- Perform routine and non-routine troubleshooting, maintenance, root cause analysis, alarm management, and configuration updates to ensure real-time operational performance of DCS systems.
- Support, review, and design control network architectures, including layouts, IP addressing, and communications, and configure data links between multiple vendors and devices.
- Identify, scope, and support projects requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams while developing the architecture required for DCS system upgrades and long-term improvements.
- Perform asset health evaluations, maintain OT asset management (OTAM) inventories, and serve as a senior liaison with power control teams, management of change (MOC) processes, plant energy management system OEMs, and OT stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and FERC Standards of Conduct (SOC), in close coordination with IT security teams.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Controls System Engineers, fostering technical skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in commissioning activities for new equipment, plant expansions, or system upgrades.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
