DTE Energy

Manager - Renewable Energy Operations (Solar & Battery Energy Storage System)

DTE Energy • $90K — $130K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate degree in a job-related discipline or High School diploma with significant utility experience
  • 10-14 years in utility generation operations, including 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Expertise in renewable energy systems such as wind and solar
  • Strong leadership skills to manage operational teams effectively
  • Proficient in budget management and financial oversight

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe energy system function
  • Oversee quality assurance and on-time delivery of operational output
  • Implement safety protocols and act as Incident Commander during emergencies
  • Manage out-of-service territory sub-station operations
  • Supervise major repairs and component exchanges in renewable systems
  • Liaise with landowners and government bodies to address operational concerns
  • Provide strategic advice and consultation on renewable energy issues

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative work environment supporting renewable energy initiatives
  • Direct involvement in emergency response operations
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Potential for contributing to innovative energy solutions
Full Job Description
Testing Required:

Apply by: No later than July 17, 2026
Location: Detroit Headquarter

Bidding Restriction: 1 Year

On-Site Role: Must be available to work on-site at this 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.

Job Summary

Oversees renewable energy operations and maintenance for energy generation facilities including wind, solar, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy systems. Leads operational teams and ensures operational efficiencies are achieved. Manages safety, compliance, and financial budgeting. Partners with business units to execute operating vision and strategic initiatives. Leads work force planning, continuous improvement, and organizational strategy for current and future renewable assets. Span of control: Leads team(s) of supervisors/leaders and individual contributors.

Key Accountabilities

  • Leads teams that handle operations and maintenance for safe and reliable operation of renewable energy systems (e.g., wind and solar parks)
  • Oversees quality and timeliness of product/work output to achieve corporate goals
  • Ensures implementation of safety standards and acts as Incident Commander for all site emergencies in coordination with area law enforcement and emergency first responders • Works with System Operations Center (SOC), Merchant Operations Center (MOC), and Transmission Owner/Operator (TO) on all aspects of grid and market integration of renewable generation sites
  • Oversees all aspects of out of service territory sub-station operation and maintenance
  • Manages all aspects of major component exchanges and/or repairs including invertors, blades, gearboxes, and bearings
  • Represents company with landowner concerns and governmental issues related to the safe and reliable operation of the renewable generating fleet
  • Provides consultation on issues and expert advice to leadership and internal/external teams
  • Ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory/management functions for a given group(s) within a business unit: planning, organizing, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special/ad hoc assignments, staffing (employee selections, training, coaching and performance management, time entry), coordinating, reporting, and budgeting
  • Leads the continuous improvement commitment and efforts for team, including designing processes, establishing quality and quantity standards and metrics, collecting, refining, adapting, and communicating best practices, sharing knowledge, and developing staff in a systematic fashion; uses process design outcomes to solve problems


Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:
    • Bachelor's degree in job related discipline and 10 years of experience with utility generation operations, inclusive of 3 years of supervisory experience; OR
    • Associate degree in job related discipline and 12 years of experience with utility generation operations, inclusive of 3 years supervisory experience; OR
    • High school diploma (or GED) and 14 years of experience with utility generation operations, inclusive of 3 years supervisory experience


Other Qualifications

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Advanced degree in an engineering related field
  • Experience in energy storage, including technical expertise or leadership of field operations teams for small to large scale battery energy storage projects
  • Experience with contract development and negotiation

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to effectively lead change management initiatives
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to coordinate deadlines and logistics to successfully lead work processes within an agreed upon time frame
  • Ability to balance multiple demands from leaders, subordinates, and peers in a positive and even-handed manner and display calm demeanor under pressure
  • Ability to negotiate situations using adaptable and flexible approach
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions


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.

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About DTE Energy

DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.

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Learn more about DTE Energy
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$22.7 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
DTE
* Ladders Estimates

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