Engineer – Substation Systems Support, All Levels

Consumers Energy

Engineer providing substation systems support at ITC, focusing on SCADA, telecom, and cyber security systems. Collaboration and compliance are central to role responsibilities.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNovi • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs substation physical security systems.
Provides technical support to field personnel and contractors in the installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, fiber optics, Ethernet networking, serial communication and physical security systems.
Evaluates, develops, and implements new components, software, and processes to support SCADA, ethernet/serial communications, access control and surveillance systems.
Collaborates with other engineers, departments and utilities to maintain project schedules.
Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
Performs NERC CIP compliance activities for department assets.
Develops and maintains effective policies, procedures and work instructions.
Maintains electronic records pertaining to all physical security applications in accordance with policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with major in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum Work Experience Required:
Engineer, Associate: No work experience required.
Engineer (Intermediate): Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
Engineer, Senior: Minimum of six (6) years of related experience.
Co-op/Intern experience at a utility preferred.
Proficient knowledge of computer systems, operating systems and computer hardware.
Sound analytical, problem-solving, organizational and documentation skills.
Self-motivated to learn and understand varying computer/control system architectures and software
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside of the Company.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task.
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot security components and make recommendations to resolve problems.
Basic understanding of physical security systems preferred.
Basic understanding of optical transport and wireless systems technologies, including both TDM and IP based communication systems preferred.
Working knowledge of SCADA protocols, networking and serial communication standards preferred.
Familiar with electric drawings, symbology and documentation preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities
Foster a culture of belonging - where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSCADA ProtocolsSerial CommunicationFiber OpticsAccess ControlSurveillance SystemsOptical Transport TechnologiesDocumentation SkillsTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSelf-MotivationOrganizational SkillsMulti-Tasking