Corporate Permit Specialist (PMO) Western Wayne SC

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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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.

Develops and maintains processes, communications, and relationships necessary to obtain all permits and approvals for construction projects to ensure that DTE Energy adheres to all local, county, state and federal regulations. Will work in collaboration with project managers to ensure all relevant information is received, validated, and executed correctly in alignment with municipality permit guidelines. This position will require the employee to research permit requirements based on designs for capital projects, track data metrics such as application statuses, payments, and ensure that refunds are collected and permits closed out.

The employee will build and manage external relationships with municipalities. This is an individual contributor role.

• Apply for permits through online, in-person, and mail-in paperwork with the proper governmental agencies.
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local, county and state departments that control road right of ways.
• Works with the DTE Electric organization to ensure permits are obtained in a timely manner.
• Ensures that DTE Electric work conducted in the right of way is completed to issuing agency regulations/standards.
• Works with issuing agencies and DTE operating departments to negotiate and resolve issues related to DTE work completed in the road right of way.
• Works closely with Corporate and Government Affairs Regional Managers to assist where needed in resolving construction related issues with communities.
• Advises Regional Managers of any municipal construction issues in communities that may need escalation.
• Consults with Regional Managers to determine if there are any issues that may impact proposed or ongoing construction projects.
• Review and develop new processes to improve efficiency and overall business continuity when it comes to construction permits.
• Escalate concerns and/or issues with municipality representatives that could impact the success of a project.

• Bachelor's degree in business, political science, liberal arts, urban planning, or environmental science & the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of job relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in in business, political science, liberal arts, urban planning, engineering, engineering technology or environmental science & the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 7+ years of job relevant experience.
• High School Diploma & the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 9+ years of job relevant experience.

Preferred…