Electrical Engineer

DTE Vantage; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking an electrical engineer to support large EPC projects in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on power distribution systems, equipment selection, interfaces, and code compliance, providing SME guidance on technical aspects of projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, specifications, and vendor packages, and coordinating with operations and safety teams. A PE license and 5+ years in engineering/construction are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering/construction, supporting medium and low voltage power distribution systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements EPC projects from the developer/owner perspective.
• Performs technical due diligence in development efforts.
• Prepares and reviews EPC specifications.
• Evaluates EPC proposals, including liquidated damage calculations.
• Reviews EPC documentation to protect owner’s position.
• Reviews electrical scope, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS, cables, grounding, and protection.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Location: Detroit, MI. This position is responsible for providing technical and other project support for either a single large project or multiple smaller projects. Duties include review of plans and specifications; answering questions related to specific aspects of a project such as scope, schedule, and budget. This role is expected to provide electrical engineering subject‑matter expertise, particularly related to power distribution systems, equipment selection, operational interfaces, and code compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Implements EPC projects, preferably from the developer/owner’s perspective
• Performing technical due diligence activities in support of development efforts
• Prepares and reviews EPC specifications
• Evaluates and negotiates competitive EPC proposals including preparation of liquidated damage calculations
• Reviews EPC project documentation including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure protection of owner’s technical and financial position
• Reviews EPC electrical scope, specifications, and vendor packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS systems, cable systems, grounding, and protective devices
• Screens projects from a technical perspective to determine project viability
• Reviews electrical single‑line diagrams, load studies, short‑circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash studies
• Prepares performance test procedures and evaluation of performance test results
• Manages outside contractors and consultants
• Supports commissioning and startup activities related to electrical systems, including witnessing testing, energization activities, and operational turnover
• Power industry experience and/or fossil power background in pulp and paper, steel, or other energy intensive industry
• Cogeneration experience with engines and gas turbines and power cycles such as Simple, Combined and Rankine
• Interfaces with operations, maintenance, and safety teams regarding operation of electrical equipment and risk mitigation (including arc flash hazards)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• 5 or more years of experience in the engineering or construction fields to include experience supporting medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems preferred

Preferred

Other Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer
• Excellent communication skills, strong presentation skills, and able to communicate effectively with people at all levels in a teamwork‑based environment
• Able to develop cost estimates, manage budgets, project costs and scheduling and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, equipment vendors, engineering firms, EPC contractors and DTE Vantage customers
• Understanding of equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, boilers, condensers, fans, heat exchangers, compressors, chillers, piping and valves.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution equipment including medium‑ and low‑voltage switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, protective relays, and power quality equipment
• Able to provide functional engineering support to projects from start to finish without a significant level of supervision
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel, in a Windows environment
• Experience with electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis Demonstrates strong working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures related to the engineering and construction industries
• Uses knowledge to influence and direct project outcome
• Challenges status quo in new ways to solve discipline specific problems
• Requires minimal supervision of a project manager or director
• Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborates on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation, and development)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Required

• Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight
• Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The employee performs job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary.

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.

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