DTE Energy · 1 day ago
Engineer - Senior (Renewable Ops - BESS)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expDTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, focusing on creating a cleaner environment through renewable energy. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities, utilizing advanced techniques to address engineering problems and lead teams in field assignments.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 4 years of job relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Proven experience developing and reviewing engineering specifications for BESS equipment and systems, including batteries, PCS/inverters, battery management systems, MV/LV equipment, and interfaces with substations and interconnection facilities
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and compliance requirements, including UL, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NEC, NERC, and utility interconnection standards related to battery technology, power electronics, and grid-connected energy storage systems
Experience reviewing, approving, and responding to EPC design deliverables, including drawings, calculations, technical submittals, and RFIs, ensuring compliance with project specifications throughout detailed design and construction
Involvement in performance testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning procedures, and performance validation
Experience performing root-cause analysis on PCS-related events, equipment failures, or protection misoperations
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Master's Degree in Engineering or job relevant discipline
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
Company
DTE Energy
DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.17BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $7.17B
Leadership Team
David Ruud
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Antishin
Vice President, HR Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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