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
Preferred Qualifications
Power Systems Fundamentals:
Strong understanding of distribution and/or transmission systems
Familiarity with load flow, voltage regulation, protection basics
Distributed Energy Resources (DER):
Experience with solar, battery energy storage (BESS), or inverter-based resources, and microgrids
Understanding of interconnection challenges and grid impacts
Grid Modeling & Analysis:
Experience with tools such as CYME, PSSE, PSCAD, OpenDSS, or MATLAB
Ability to analyze electrical system impacts (voltage, thermal loading, stability)
Emerging Technologies / Innovation:
Experience evaluating or piloting new technologies
Ability to work in ambiguous environments and develop use cases where standards are evolving
Data Analysis & Technical Computing:
Proficiency in Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Ability to work with large datasets and extract actionable insights
Controls / Power Electronics:
Basic understanding of inverter behavior and control strategies
Familiarity with control systems, automation, or SCADA concepts
Utility / Industry Knowledge:
Understanding of utility operations, planning, or grid modernization initiatives
Awareness of NERC standards / compliance environment
Testing / Lab / Field Validation:
Experience with hands-on testing, commissioning, or field trials
Ability to validate technology performance in real-world conditions
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and conduct testing
Project & Technology Evaluation Skills:
Ability to assess technical feasibility, risks, and benefits of new technologies
Experience supporting technology through evaluation and approval processes
Problem Solving & Systems Thinking:
Ability to understand interactions across systems (grid, controls, IT, field operations)
Strong analytical mindset for complex, multi-variable problems
Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Ability to translate technical findings into business/operational impacts
Comfortable working across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
RTAC / Automation Programming:
Experience programming or configuring RTACs (e.g., SEL RTAC)
Familiarity with logic development, communications protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850), and integration with field devices
Ability to support control schemes for DER integration, monitoring, and field demonstrations
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
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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.
