Transmission Planning Engineer - Senior

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead critical engineering projects that drive innovation and efficiency. This role requires advanced technical skills and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing complex assignments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Join a team dedicated to creating a cleaner, healthier energy future while making a significant impact on communities. If you are passionate about engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking organization, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects and studies.
• Interface with vendors and management on engineering solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PSSE

TARA

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. 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

Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.

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

1. Develops, coordinates, and directs important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
2. Performs assigned (or initiates) engineering studies, proposing solutions to engineering-related problems; develops models and analyzes data to support improvement programs, techniques & solutions.
3. Interfaces with outside departments, vendors, suppliers, and reliability entities.
4. Develops or assists in presentations of engineering-related projects to all levels of management & external parties (contractors, customers, etc.).
5. Plans and manages group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
6. 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
• Transmission Planning Experience is preferred
• PSSE and TARA working knowledge is preferred

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Developed planning and continuous improvement skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Well-developed 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. #LI-SS1