Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy seeks an expert level engineer to plan and develop engineering projects with unique challenges impacting major company programs. You will apply broad engineering knowledge, evaluate progress, and present results to senior management.

You will guide new policies, build relationships with customers and regulators, oversee test procedures, and manage all project phases. The role requires mentoring junior engineers and contributing to industry leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in transmission planning and operations.
• Understanding ISO/RTO markets and regulatory standards (NERC, FERC).
• Proficiency in modeling software (PROMOD, PSCAD, PowerWorld, PSS/E).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex engineering assignments that are unclearly defined; guides policy development.
• Builds relationships with internal/external customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies to achieve objectives.
• Oversees test procedures and the application of new technologies; manages project phases.
• Leads cross functional teams; mentors and develops junior engineers.
• Publishes papers and participates in industry groups; integrates best practices into company standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PROMOD

PSCAD

PowerWorld

PSS/E

Job description

DTE Energy seeks an expert level engineer to plan and develop engineering projects with unique challenges impacting major company programs. You will apply broad engineering knowledge, evaluate progress, and present results to senior management.

You will guide new policies, build relationships with customers and regulators, oversee test procedures, and manage all project phases. The role requires mentoring junior engineers and contributing to industry leadership.