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Senior Engineer - New Technology

Wayne, MI · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... Controls / Power Electronics: * Basic understanding of inverter behavior and control strategies

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DTE Energy

Instrumentation & Controls Tech

Woodland, CA · On-site

$42.63 - $54.09/hr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... Demonstrated knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, controls, and ...

DTE Energy

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

Stockton, CA · On-site

$121K - $182K/yr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... Understanding of steam turbine technology, mechanics, hydraulics, electricity and electronics.

DTE Energy

Instrumentation & Controls Tech

Woodland, CA · On-site

$42.63 - $54.09/hr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... Demonstrated knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, controls, and ...

DTE Energy

Operating Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$45.52/hr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... using handheld electronic tablet • Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as ...

DTE Energy

Operating Engineer

Dearborn, MI

$45.52/hr

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies ... electronic tablet Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary Ensure accuracy ...

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Do workers at DTE Energy get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does DTE Energy pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

At DTE Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from DTE Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at DTE Energy?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at DTE Energy worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
98% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do DTE Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for DTE Energy workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at DTE Energy?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do DTE Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at DTE Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
2% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at DTE Energy?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at DTE Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at DTE Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at DTE Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at DTE Energy?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at DTE Energy enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at DTE Energy recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
72% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at DTE Energy?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at DTE Energy?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 35% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think DTE Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how DTE Energy is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
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    Senior Engineer - New Technology

    DTE Energy

    Wayne, MI • On-site

    $94K - $129K/yr

    Full-time

    Posted yesterday

    New

    DTE Energy rating

    8.6

    Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

    Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    11th of 53 rated energy and utility

    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.
     

    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
      Senior 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 Qualifications

    • Power Systems Fundamentals:
      • Strong understanding of distribution and/or transmission systems
      • Familiarity with load flow, voltage regulation, protection basics
    • Distributed Energy Resources (DER):
      • Experience with solar, battery energy storage (BESS), or inverter-based resources, and microgrids
      • Understanding of interconnection challenges and grid impacts
    • Grid Modeling & Analysis:
      • Experience with tools such as CYME, PSSE, PSCAD, OpenDSS, or MATLAB
      • Ability to analyze electrical system impacts (voltage, thermal loading, stability)
    • Emerging Technologies / Innovation:
      • Experience evaluating or piloting new technologies
      • Ability to work in ambiguous environments and develop use cases where standards are evolving
    • Data Analysis & Technical Computing:
      • Proficiency in Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
      • Ability to work with large datasets and extract actionable insights
    • Controls / Power Electronics:
      • Basic understanding of inverter behavior and control strategies
      • Familiarity with control systems, automation, or SCADA concepts
    • Utility / Industry Knowledge:
      • Understanding of utility operations, planning, or grid modernization initiatives
      • Awareness of NERC standards / compliance environment 
    • Testing / Lab / Field Validation:
      • Experience with hands-on testing, commissioning, or field trials
      • Ability to validate technology performance in real-world conditions
      • Ability to work in a laboratory environment and conduct testing
    • Project & Technology Evaluation Skills:
      • Ability to assess technical feasibility, risks, and benefits of new technologies 
      • Experience 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 impacts
      • Comfortable working across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
    • RTAC / 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 devices
      • Ability to support control schemes for DER integration, monitoring, and field demonstrations

    Other Requirements

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
    • Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
    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.

    PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS 
     

    At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that 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 applicable federal and/or state laws.

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