Document Control Specialist I
Employment Type : Contract through October 27, 2026 (High potential for extension)
Location : Olive Township, MI
Work Schedule : Hybrid (On-site : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Remote : Wednesday, Friday)
Department Overview :
The Electric Supply Engineering (ESE) Document Management team at CMS Energy manages electrical engineering records (ERC) supporting Electric Supply Operations. This includes document control during capital project execution and close-out, drafting support, and oversight of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) standards. The team plays a critical role in capital investment strategy execution and maintaining configuration management across operations.
Position Summary :
The Document Control Specialist I will be responsible for providing document control support to engineering and construction project teams. This includes managing project documentation, ensuring compliance with record-keeping standards, and supporting the overall document lifecycle from design through close-out.
Key Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with internal document control procedures and standards.
- Process and manage various engineering and project records including drawings, manuals, ECNs, correspondence, and transmittals.
- Maintain and update electronic document databases for tracking, transmitting, and distributing project documentation.
- Assign and manage document numbers in accordance with internal naming conventions (e.G., wiring diagrams, P&IDs, circuits).
- Conduct audits of records for accuracy and completeness, and assist with the implementation of corrective actions.
- Provide printed documentation to project teams and Plant Document Control at various stages of the project lifecycle.
- Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly reviews by reporting on document control activities.
- Assist in updating and maintaining internal document control procedures.
Essential Qualifications :
High School Diploma or equivalent.2–4 years of experience in document control, records management, or related roles.Experience with electronic document management systems such as ProjectWise, Primavera Unifier, CM14, or Prolog.Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite.Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask effectively.Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.Ability to interface professionally with internal departments, engineering teams, and plant personnel.Physically capable of transporting large print documents (e.G., blueprints) as needed.Knowledge of plotter and scanner operations;responsible for maintaining plotter supplies and troubleshooting minor issues with IT support.Preferred Skills :
Background in administrative, clerical, or technical drawing / document control—preferably within a utility, engineering, or construction environment.Coursework or an associate degree in Information Science, Data Processing, or a related field.Experience managing engineering drawing documentation and control systems.