Engineer - Senior - Pipeline Integrity

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking a senior engineer to plan and conduct engineering activities, lead teams of field staff and technicians, and apply advanced principles to solve critical problems. The role includes mentoring staff and directing complex projects across multiple functions.

The successful candidate will manage project workflows, analyze data to drive improvements, and present findings to management. Hybrid work with in-person duties at designated Detroit-area locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and directs important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
• Performs engineering studies, proposes solutions, and analyzes data to support improvements.
• Interfaces with outside departments, vendors, and reliability entities.
• Develops or assists in presentations of engineering projects to management and external parties.
• Plans and manages group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
• May mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Apply by: No later than October 21, 2026
Location: Walker Cisler or Grand Rapids Wealthy Station

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

• Senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the application of theories, precepts, practice and disciplines, including practical field experience. Incumbents have the responsibility and authority to make decisions on engineering problems and methods applicable to the resolution of important issues. Participates on and leads teams of field employees, technicians, engineers and other personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops, coordinates, and directs important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
• Performs assigned (or initiates) engineering studies, proposing solutions to engineering-related problems; develops models and analyzes data to support improvement programs, techniques & solutions.
• Interfaces with outside departments, vendors, suppliers, and reliability entities.
• Develops or assists in presentations of engineering-related projects to all levels of management & external parties (contractors, customers, etc.).
• Plans and manages group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
• May mentor and provide guidance/direction for less experienced staff.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 4 years of job relevant experience

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering or job relevant discipline

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
• Strong 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.

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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.