Plant Instrument & Controls Engineer (On‑Site)

DTE Energy; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy in Michigan seeks a self-directed plant controls expert responsible for instrument and control systems across major plant projects. You will maintain DCS/PLC/PC databases, configuring graphics and tuning controls while directing work for a diverse team of employees and contractors.

The role requires on-site presence, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to lead maintenance and start-up activities, with training provided to staff and a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two years of college in engineering tech with 3+ years in plants.
• Alternative: HS Diploma with 7 years in a power plant or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, installation, and start-up on new systems as project manager.
• Analyze process control data to improve efficiency and predict failures.
• Communicate results and corrective actions to management; present findings.
• Provide work direction and problem solving for plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Train employees on instrumentation and control practices.

Skills

Control Systems

DCS/PLC/PC

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

PLC Programming

Education

Associates degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Technology or Instrumentation Engineering

HS Diploma with seven years of experience in a power plant or related environment

Tools

OSI PI ProcessBook

Datalink

Fieldbus/Industrial Protocols (Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus)

Industrial Networking

Job description

DTE Energy in Michigan seeks a self-directed plant controls expert responsible for instrument and control systems across major plant projects. You will maintain DCS/PLC/PC databases, configuring graphics and tuning controls while directing work for a diverse team of employees and contractors.

The role requires on-site presence, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to lead maintenance and start-up activities, with training provided to staff and a focus on reliability and efficiency.