Engineer - Associate - Industrial Power Engineering

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Entry level engineer responsible for routine, technical work. Requires standard application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Technical assignments are in the form of design, problem solving, and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Participates on teams of field employees, technicians, engineers and other personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the planning and design of industrial power distribution systems, including load analysis, service design, and capacity assessments.
• Support the development of engineering studies, technical reports, and planning documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, and direct important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, operations, project management) and external stakeholders (customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, & reliability entities) to ensure alignment on project scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Clearly communicate engineering concepts, constraints, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform assigned (or initiate) engineering studies, propose solutions to engineering-related problems; develop models and analyze data to support improvement programs, techniques & solutions.
• Plan and manage group workflow to meet budgets and schedules
• Support project execution by identifying risks, proposing solutions, and meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including project updates, design reviews, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and engineering data in accordance with company standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability and maintain performance quality while managing multiple priorities in high-pressure situations.
• May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.
• Keep up to date on current technology and market changes.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Individuals who will be obtaining their degree within nine months from submitting interest will be considered; however, verification of the degree will be required prior to starting in the job.

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• Some experience through internships
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Fundamental understanding of electrical distribution systems and engineering principles
• Exposure to utility or industrial power systems through coursework, internships or professional experience
• Experience with engineering analysis tools or power system modeling software
• Experience presenting technical material in academic or professional settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.