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Engineer I
Posted: 10/14/2025
Job Number: 26504786
Job Description
Engineer I –Civil/Instrumentation Focus | Hydro Dams
Contract Duration: Contract through December 31, 2027 (High potential for extension)
Location: Cadillac, MI 49601
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday;remote Wednesday and Friday)
Position Overview:
CMS Energy is seeking a highly motivated Engineer I with 1–3 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in developing expertise in hydroelectric dam safety. This position offers the opportunity to work within a small, specialized team that ensures compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, maintains public and dam safety, and supports engineering excellence across 13 hydroelectric dam sites throughout Michigan.
The role is ideal for early-career professionals with a background in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Instrumentation/Technology, who are eager to contribute to a highly collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Surveillance and Monitoring Program:
Required Qualifications:
Contract Duration: Contract through December 31, 2027 (High potential for extension)
Location: Cadillac, MI 49601
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday;remote Wednesday and Friday)
Position Overview:
CMS Energy is seeking a highly motivated Engineer I with 1–3 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in developing expertise in hydroelectric dam safety. This position offers the opportunity to work within a small, specialized team that ensures compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, maintains public and dam safety, and supports engineering excellence across 13 hydroelectric dam sites throughout Michigan.
The role is ideal for early-career professionals with a background in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Instrumentation/Technology, who are eager to contribute to a highly collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Surveillance and Monitoring Program:
- Analyze monitoring data and prepare reports with graphs, charts, and historical trend comparisons.
- Lead the Surveillance and Monitoring Review Committee, presenting findings during quarterly meetings.
- Prepare monthly Surveillance and Monitoring Reports and implement continuous program improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering consultants to gain expertise in instrumentation functionality, software, and troubleshooting.
- Transition into a lead role for instrumentation systems across 13 dam locations.
- Coordinate with operations staff to collect and track:
- Piezometer readings
- Weir box readings
- Surveyor data
- Diver inspection findings
- Maintain accurate trend graphs and data tables to support dam safety assessments.
- Troubleshoot and maintain surveillance and monitoring equipment.
- Liaise with vendors for software and instrumentation reliability.
- Assist in preparing Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports (DSSMRs) and maintain supporting documentation.
- Work with the Supporting Technical Information Document (STID) Coordinator to update mapping and documentation.
- Support other dam safety programs including:
- Owner’s Dam Safety Program (ODSP)
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Program
- Various other FERC compliance initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (preferably Civil or Structural Engineering).
- 1–3 years of engineering experience, preferably in civil, structural, or instrumentation disciplines.
- Familiarity with civil/structural engineering codes is a plus.
- Experience with engineering and/or instrumentation-related software.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to travel periodically to dam sites across the state of Michigan.
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