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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.
SCADA Engineer Specific Summary
This position will provide technical support for new or retrofit substation upgrade projects. Projects include interconnections or upgrades to 4.8kV, 13.2kV, 24kV, 40kV, and 120kV Substations. Engineers work with the following SCADA software platforms; SEL Accelerator RTAC, QuickSet, Diagram Builder, NTU/NTX Explorer, SetPoint, IONSetup, Hathaway, Microsol, and Landis. Customizing data logging, managing alarms, and understanding communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) is essential.
Job Summary
The senior-level engineer is responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the application of theories, precepts, practices, 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 in 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
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering or job-relevant discipline
Four years experience with developing and implementing SCADA system architectures
Strong understanding of network architecture, database management, and software development principles and can interpret protection schematics and wiring diagrams relevant to SCADA
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 law.
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and 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 law.
