Engineering Co-op Impact

About DTE Energy

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.

We’re more than a leading energy company. Working at DTE is more than just a job. 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. Together, we can achieve great things.

Must be available to work on‑site at the assigned work location.

Students applying to this posting are indicating they are available to work two or more terms, at a minimum of 16+ hours per week, prior to graduation (i.e., Winter, Summer and/or Fall).

DTE's popular Co‑op Program is accepting applications for students interested in working for DTE. We have streamlined all Southeast Michigan co‑op jobs to this posting. This posting is used to fill multiple different types of co‑op jobs throughout the year. Hybrid and onsite opportunities are available.

If you want to gain professional experience, preferably in a field of your study, all you need to do is apply to this posting – regardless of your major.

During the application process you will be asked a series of questions. These questions will be used to best match your interests and background to one of our opportunities. Our goal is to match you with an opportunity that will help enhance your education and interests. Please make sure to answer all the questions, so we can make the best match possible.

Recruiters will reach out to candidates as matches are made. Details on the job will be provided once those matches have been made and verified with the hiring leader.

Interviews will be conducted using the behavioral based interview process or STAR method of interviewing.

Degrees we are currently staffing for include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Mgt/Engineering, General Engineering, Environmental Science related, Data Analytics, Math, Statistics, IT related degrees/experience with Power BI or SharePoint sites, Forestry, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Meteorology, GIS, and Business Administration/Management. Undeclared majors will be considered if the student is leaning towards pursuing one of the degrees mentioned above.

For additional information on our program, please visit the Student Employment section on our career webpage.

• Students participating in an undergraduate or graduate degree program are eligible to participate in the program. Those who are graduating from college within a full term from application are not considered students, and therefore will not be considered (i.e., students applying in September who are graduating at the end of that term or the next, are not considered students due to impending graduation date).
• College students graduating with their Associate’s or bachelor’s and immediately moving into a bachelor’s or master’s program are considered students and, therefore, eligible to participate in the program.
• Graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the Fall are eligible to participate if they meet age requirements.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age by the time they start working to be eligible for program.
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week for multiple terms.
• College students will be asked to provide an official transcript as proof of eligibility prior to receiving an offer letter of employment.
• High School Seniors will be asked to provide a…