Senior Dev Project Manager - Renewable

Senior Dev Project Manager - Renewable at DTE Energy

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customers' 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 serve communities beyond Michigan, offering renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

We believe in caring for our people and customers, using our energy as a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and help communities thrive.

Oversees development and completion of utility‑scale renewable energy construction projects (≥1 MW) from land development through notice‑to‑proceed for construction. Facilitates project management requirements, including scope, scheduling, estimating, engineering, and construction specifications. Ensures project completion by advancing through MISO interconnection application, engineering design, permitting, pre‑construction, and transition to construction. Supports community engagement and assists teams for successful project delivery.

• Lead wind and/or solar projects through development activities in early, mid, and late stages.
• Facilitate a team of specialists providing project schedules, cost estimates, and construction engineering specifications.
• Oversee project expenditures and cost‑effective procurement of labor, equipment, and materials; coordinate bid meetings, supplier evaluations, and contracting strategy.
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders and engage leadership in decisions.
• Identify renewable project opportunities, negotiating leases, easements, and agreements.
• Assist development team in marketing and generating renewable opportunities and M&A proposals.
• Evaluate conditions and execute solutions to control project risk.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess renewable energy market conditions, trends, and opportunities across multiple political and geographic environments.
• Participate in industry working groups related to renewable energy policy changes.
• Support community engagement efforts and engage in community meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of project management experience (scheduling, estimating, risk management, construction management), including 2 years in renewable energy or community development/engagement projects.
• Associate degree and 7 years of project management experience, including 2 years in renewable energy or community development/engagement projects.
• High school diploma or GED and 9 years of project management experience, including 2 years in renewable energy or community development/engagement projects.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in engineering, construction management, or business administration.
• Experience in renewable energy sector.
• Experience in local project siting and permitting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Proficiency with project management software.
• Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar projects.
• Strong organizational skills, multitasking, flexibility, and ability to work under changing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate deadlines and logistics to lead work processes within agreed time frames.
• Ability to balance multiple demands from leaders, peers, and partners calmly under pressure.

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 on the organization and role assigned. This description is intended to generalize the nature and level of work. It is not an all‑inclusive list of accountabilities, nor does it limit supervisory discretion.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to shape the future of energy. We are a proud 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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Utilities