Engineer - Senior (PMO - Renewables Engineering-Commissioning)

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy in Detroit, MI is seeking a senior level engineer to plan and conduct engineering activities, applying advanced techniques and field experience. You will lead teams of engineers, technicians, and field staff on important projects with complex features.

Responsibilities include directing studies, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring project budgets and schedules are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and directs complex engineering projects.
• Conducts engineering studies; analyzes data to support improvements.
• Interfaces with departments, vendors, and reliability entities.
• Prepares presentations of engineering projects for management and clients.
• Plans and manages group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
• Mentors less experienced staff when needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems (Ignition, PLC, SEL)

Networking protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC)

IED programming

Job description

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Location: Detroit, MI, US

Job ID: 17750

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

Employment Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship currently.

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

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

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a job-relevant discipline
• Proficiency in Equipment Control and point-to-point validation
• Proficient in SCADA systems (Ignition, PLC, SEL, or similar systems)
• Experience in networking and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, OPC
• Equipment or Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) programming, integration, and testing.
• Wind, Solar, or storage system and equipment experience through design, commissioning, or operation roles.
• Electrical or SCADA engineering degree.

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.