Staff Engineer - Environmental Strategy - Renewables

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.

 

Join Our Team at DTE Headquarters in Detroit!

 

Join us as a Staff Engineer for Environmental Strategy-Renewables! You’ll be at the forefront of supporting the environmental aspects of cutting-edge renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. Ideal candidates will have experience with environmental work related to renewable energy development, permitting, and compliance. If you’ve worked with State or Federal regulators and have experience in natural resource permitting, that’s a big plus!

 

This is a hybrid role located at DTE's HQ in Detroit.  You must also 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.

 

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. 

 

Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!

Job Summary

Intermediate level engineer responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.  Uses judgment 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 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.
• Ensures environmental regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, developing, and implementing procedures and strategies.
• Perform, coordinates, and recommends solutions for environmental issues based on investigations, professional judgement, current industry practices and occasional consultation with experienced professionals.
• Reviews and interprets environmental regulations and proposed regulatory changes to assess impact and to ensure compliance.
• Represents the company on environmental issues with regulatory agencies and industry groups.
• Understanding of environmental laws and regulations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science job relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of job relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

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