Senior Engineer - New Technology

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…