Engineer - Associate - Industrial Power Engineering

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.

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Not Applicable

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.

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

• Assist in the planning and design of industrial power distribution systems, including load analysis, service design, and capacity assessments.
• Support the development of engineering studies, technical reports, and planning documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, and direct important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, operations, project management) and external stakeholders (customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, & reliability entities) to ensure alignment on project scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Clearly communicate engineering concepts, constraints, and solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Perform assigned (or initiate) engineering studies, propose solutions to engineering‑related problems; develop models and analyze data to support improvement programs, techniques & solutions.
• Plan and manage group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
• Support project execution by identifying risks, proposing solutions, and meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including project updates, design reviews, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and engineering data in accordance with company standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability and maintain performance quality while managing multiple priorities in high‑pressure situations.
• May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.
• Keep 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; however, verification of the degree will be required prior to starting in the job.

Preferred:

• Some experience through internships
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Fundamental understanding of electrical distribution systems and engineering principles
• Exposure to utility or industrial power systems through coursework, internships or professional experience
• Experience with engineering analysis tools or power system modeling software
• Experience presenting technical material in academic or professional settings
• Profic…