Gas Distribution Systems Planning Engineer - Multiple Levels (Senior & Principal)

DTE Energy • Detroit, MI

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is hiring a Gas Distribution Systems Planning Engineer at the senior or principal level. This senior-level engineering role plans and conducts engineering activities using advanced techniques and applying engineering theory, practice, and practical field experience. The engineer has the responsibility and authority to make decisions on engineering problems and methods used to resolve important issues, and may participate in or lead teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.

The role is hybrid, with an established schedule requiring in-person work at an assigned work location. Remote work is expected to be performed from the employee’s primary residence, subject to company remote-work guidelines. The position also requires availability to perform a primary assignment supporting DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that affect customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• At least 4 years of job-relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a job-relevant discipline.
• Synergi Gas hydraulic modeling experience.
• Familiarity with DNV products CMM, FMM, and Model Builder.
• Knowledge of DTE Gas’s natural gas distribution system.
• Part 192 gas distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and direct important projects or field engineering assignments with complex features.
• Perform or initiate engineering studies, propose solutions to engineering-related problems, and develop models and analyze data to support improvement programs, techniques, and solutions.
• Interface with outside departments, vendors, suppliers, and reliability entities.
• Develop or assist with presentations of engineering-related projects to management at all levels and external parties, including contractors and customers.
• Plan and manage group workflow to meet budgets and schedules.
• May mentor and provide guidance or direction to less experienced staff.
• Be available to perform a primary assignment in support of emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior