Engineer - Principal DO Long Term Strategy

 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

Hybrid Role: 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.

Principal Engineer Long Term Strategy Specific

This position will be an advanced-level engineer in the Distribution Operation Long-Term Strategy group. The group is focused on the oversight, strategic direction, and development of the plan for Grid 2050. Includes developing a detailed plan for rebuilding the grid infrastructure for greater reliability, resilience, and the capacity and technology needs driven by the evolving integration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
 

Job Summary

Senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting intermediate to more complex engineering-related activities requiring the use of creative techniques, as well as the application of thorough knowledge of engineering or scientific principles and practice in multiple areas. Incumbents have the authority to make decisions on engineering problems and methods applicable to the resolution of important issues, which may be complex at times. Participates on and leads teams, as well as develops effective relationships with key decision makers, as needed.
 

Key Accountabilities

 

• Applies strong knowledge and background of engineering and scientific principles and practices in a variety of assignments.
• Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects or field engineering assignments that are large or complex.
• Leads or plays a key role in process improvement teams.
• Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions or recommending alternatives.
• Develops presentations of engineering-related projects to stakeholders.
• Develops models and analyze data to support improvement programs, techniques, and solutions.
• Conducts studies and analyses to assist in the resolution of engineering-related issues; may assist with developing engineering standards and practices.
• Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced engineers.
   

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 6 years of job-relevant experience
   

Other Qualifications

Preferred
 

• Master's Degree in Engineering or job-relevant discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven abilities to cohesively defend or justify recommendations
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of initiative and ability to effectively interface, collaborate, partner with stakeholders, and senior management
• Project management skills and experience
• Ability to develop and coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes
• The ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new and evolving responsibilities
   

 

Other Requirements
 

• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to the field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developed planning and continuous improvement skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
   

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 the