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 ApplicableEmployment 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 SummarySenior 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 QualificationsPower Systems Fundamentals:

Strong understanding of distribution and/or transmission systemsFamiliarity with load flow, voltage regulation, protection basicsDistributed Energy Resources (DER):

Experience with solar, battery energy storage (BESS), or inverter-based resources, and microgridsUnderstanding of interconnection challenges and grid impacts

Grid Modeling & Analysis:

Experience with tools such as CYME, PSSE, PSCAD, OpenDSS, or MATLABAbility to analyze electrical system impacts (voltage, thermal loading, stability)Emerging Technologies /

Innovation:

Experience evaluating or piloting new technologiesAbility to work in ambiguous environments and develop use cases where standards are evolving

Data Analysis & Technical Computing:

Proficiency in Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar toolsAbility to work with large datasets and extract actionable insightsControls /

Power Electronics:

Basic understanding of inverter behavior and control strategiesFamiliarity with control systems, automation, or SCADA conceptsUtility /

Industry Knowledge:

Understanding of utility operations, planning, or grid modernization initiativesAwareness of NERC standards / compliance environmentTesting / Lab /

Field Validation:

Experience with hands-on testing, commissioning, or field trialsAbility to validate technology performance in real-world conditionsAbility to work in a laboratory environment and conduct testing

Project & Technology Evaluation Skills:

Ability to assess technical feasibility, risks, and benefits of new technologiesExperience 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 impactsComfortable working across engineering, operations, and leadership teamsRTAC /

Automation Programming:

Experience programming or configuring RTACs (e.g., SEL RTAC)Familiarity with logic development, communications protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850), and integration with field devicesAbility to support control schemes for DER integration, monitoring, and field demonstrationsOther RequirementsProficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and WordStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong time management, prioritization, and organization skillsProficient communication and interpersonal skills Additional... For full info follow application link. DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.