Engineer - Associate; Blue Water Energy Cntr

Engineer - Associate (Blue Water Energy Cntr)

Location:

China Twp, MI, US

Company: DTE Electric Company

Job

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. 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.

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. Bring your energy to DTE and together, we can achieve great things.

Testing

Required:

Not Applicable

On-Site Role: Must be available to work on-site at this 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.

• Entry‑level engineer responsible for routine, technical work. Requires standard application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Technical assignments include design, problem solving, and technical support to optimize operation and maintenance of company assets.
• Participates on teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.

• Performs routine engineering assignments by following defined processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Works under guidance of experienced professionals to recommend and implement timely solutions involving routine engineering, design, operation, and maintenance of company assets and market optimization.
• Collaborates with more experienced engineers to provide follow‑up and engineering assistance on defined problems within time and budget constraints.
• Uses engineering skills and techniques to develop models and analyze data to recommend solutions and/or improvements in processes and programs.
• May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.
• Keeps up to date on current technology and market changes.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Individuals who will be obtaining their degree within nine months from submitting interest will be considered; verification of the degree will be required prior to starting the job.

• Preferred - Some experience through internships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time‑management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and has 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 applicable federal and state laws.