DTE Energy

Senior Engineer - Relay Protection Performance

DTE Energy • $90K — $120K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
  • 4+ years of relevant job experience
  • Master's Degree in Engineering is preferred
  • Familiarity with electro-mechanical and microprocessor-based relays
  • Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems and analyzing oscilloscopy data
  • Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of NERC standards PRC-002-2, PRC-004-6, PRC-005-6

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct engineering activities with advanced techniques
  • Initiate and perform engineering studies to propose problem-solving solutions
  • Interface with vendors, suppliers and reliability entities
  • Develop presentations for engineering-related projects
  • Manage group workflow to adhere to budgets and schedules
  • Mentor and guide less experienced staff

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with set in-person schedule
  • Engagement in emergency response activities
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
  • Access to continuous improvement projects
Full Job Description
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
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or job-relevant discipline
  • Experience with electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays
  • Recent experience with testing, troubleshooting, and analyzing relaying targets and oscillography for electrical system events
  • Knowledge of electrical system equipment functions and operation
  • Experience in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, including but not limited to reviewing of and validating designs, and updated field mark prints.
  • Experience in supporting field technicians who perform relay-related field commissioning and maintenance activities, along with reviewing of test records and approving equipment for service.
  • Experience with NERC PRC-002-2, PRC-004-6 and PRC-005-6
  • Lead cross-functional teams on equipment operation investigations
  • Assist in the approval of new equipment and the creation of field testing procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, primarily Excel and Word.
  • Proficiency in Maximo, and SAP.


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.

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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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