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A Solar Engineer designs and develops technologies that produce and store energy from solar power.
$106,050 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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.
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and WordStrong analytical and problem-solvingskillsStrong time management, prioritization, and organization skillsProficient communication and interpersonal skills PreferredMaster's Degree in Engineering or a job-relevant disciplineProficiency in Equipment Control and point-to-point validationProficient in SCADA systems (Ignition, PLC, SEL, or similar systems)Experience in networking and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, OPCEquipment or Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) programming, integration, and testing.
Wind, Solar, or storage system and equipment experience through design, commissioning, or operation roles.
Electrical or SCADA engineering degree. 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.
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and WordStrong analytical and problem-solvingskillsStrong time management, prioritization, and organization skillsProficient communication and interpersonal skills PreferredMaster's Degree in Engineering or a job-relevant disciplineProficiency in Equipment Control and point-to-point validationProficient in SCADA systems (Ignition, PLC, SEL, or similar systems)Experience in networking and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, OPCEquipment or Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) programming, integration, and testing.
Wind, Solar, or storage system and equipment experience through design, commissioning, or operation roles.
Electrical or SCADA engineering degree. 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.