Engineer – Senior

Overview

Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the 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.

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

Master’s Degree in Engineering or job relevant discipline
 

Other Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
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.