Electrical Engineer

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical and other project support for either a single large project or multiple smaller projects. Duties include review of plans and specifications; answering questions related to specific aspects of a project such as scope, schedule, and budget. This role is expected to provide electrical engineering subject-matter expertise, particularly related to power distribution systems, equipment selection, operational interfaces, and code compliance.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
5 or more years of experience in the engineering or construction fields to include experience supporting medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems preferred

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer
Excellent communication skills, strong presentation skills, and able to communicate effectively with people at all levels in a teamwork-based environment
Able to develop cost estimates, manage budgets, project costs and scheduling and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, equipment vendors, engineering firms, EPC contractors and DTE Vantage customers
Understanding of equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, boilers, condensers, fans, heat exchangers, compressors, chillers, piping and valves.
Strong understanding of electrical distribution equipment including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, protective relays, and power quality equipment
Able to provide functional engineering support to projects from start to finish without a significant level of supervision
Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel, in a Windows environment
Experience with electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, grounding, and arc flash analysis
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures related to the engineering and construction industries
Uses knowledge to influence and direct project outcome
Challenges status quo in new ways to solve discipline specific problems
Requires minimal supervision of a project manager or director
Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborates on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation, and development)

Responsibilities

Implements EPC projects, preferably from the developer/owner’s perspective
Performing technical due diligence activities in support of development efforts
Prepares and reviews EPC specifications
Evaluates and negotiates competitive EPC proposals including preparation of liquidated damage calculations
Reviews EPC project documentation including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure protection of owner’s technical and financial position
Reviews EPC electrical scope, specifications, and vendor packages including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS systems, cable systems, grounding, and protective devices
Screens projects from a technical perspective to determine project viability
Reviews electrical single-line diagrams, load studies, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash studies
Prepares performance test procedures and evaluation of performance test results
Manages outside contractors and consultants
Supports commissioning and startup activities related to electrical systems, including witnessing testing, energization activities, and operational turnover
Power industry experience and/or fossil power background in pulp and paper, steel, or other energy intensive industry
Cogeneration experience with engines and gas turbines and power cycles such as Simple, Combined and Rankine
Interfaces with operations, maintenance, and safety teams regarding operation of electrical equipment and risk mitigation (including arc flash hazards)
Performs all other related duties as assigned