March 18, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Engineer - Staff Engineer (PMO - Renewables Engineering)

Organization:
DTE Energy
Region:
Canada, Michigan, Detroit
End of contest:
June 16, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description
Job ID:  17019

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 Applicable

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.

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

  • 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

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or a job-relevant discipline
  • Proficient in Equipment Control and point-to-point validation
  • Proficient in SCADA systems (Ignition, PLC, SEL, or similar systems)
  • Experience in networking and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, OPC
  • Equipment or Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) programming, integration and testing.
  • Wind, Solar, or storage system and equipment experience through design, commissioning, or operation roles.
  • Electrical, SCADA, or chemical engineering degree.
  • PE (Professional Engineer) Certification

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Contact

DTE Energy

2000 2nd Ave

Detroit

Michigan United States

www.dteenergy.com