Engineer – Staff

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
Intermediate level engineer responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses judgement in applying or recommending adaptions and modifications. Typical assignments are in the areas of engineering or scientific 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.
Key Accountabilities
Performs engineering assignments, proposing solutions to engineering related problems.
Works with experienced professionals to recommend and implement timely solutions involving routine engineering, design, operation, maintenance of company assets and market optimization.
Collaborates with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems within time and budget constraints.
Develops models and analyzes data in order to recommend solutions and/or improvements in processes and programs; develops and presents presentations to all levels of management and/or external parties.
May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.
Keeps up to date on current technology and market/technology trends.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 2 years of job relevant experience
Other Qualifications
Preferred

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.  P.E. license is a plus.
Working knowledge of renewable assets (solar, wind, or battery storage)
Working knowledge of substation equipment, relays, network communication or SCADA systems
Working knowledge of NERC compliance standards (PRC 19/24/25, MOD 25/26/27)
Knowledge of the electrical grid interconnection process (i.e. single line design, permit applications, compliance with electrical standards)  
Ability to use system modeling tools to perform electrical studies and analysis
Project management experience
 

Other Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
Intermediate 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.