Intern- School Program

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Job Summary Location: Detroit, MI

If you want to get professional experience, preferably in the field of Information Management; apply to this posting.

Degrees typically hired by DTE for the Internship, include, but are not limited to: Engineering (all types), Science (all types), English, IT Related, Communication, Business Admin/Mgt, Accounting/Finance, Math/Stats, Construction Mgt, Media Arts related, Human Resources, Marketing, Economics, Undeclared Majors, etc.

- This is an unpaid internship.

Key Accountabilities

Students in this role will:

- Gain a deep understanding of DTE’s operations, business model and key initiatives.

- Produce clear, useful, and value-added work product to support business unit with various assignments and projects.

- Gain real hands-on professional work experience

- Acquire a new network of professional contacts

- Gain a new/enhanced set of soft business skills

- Have a successful summer experience and desire to come back and work for DTE

- Perform all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

- Must be an active student status. Students who graduate from college, prior to starting work, are not eligible for the program.

- College students will be asked to provide an official transcript as proof of eligibility prior to receiving an offer letter of employment.

- Some positions might require driving. Those positions will require the student to have a valid driver's license, a reliable means of transportation and an acceptable driving record.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and email etiquette

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to professionally and confidently interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

- Possession of excellent organizational, follow-up, and follow through skills

- Knowledge of business correspondence, English, spelling, basic accounting and grammar

- Ability to efficiently handle competing priorities and tasks, remain organized and meet deadlines

- Ability to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and management

- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with a welcoming, cooperative and supportive demeanor

- 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

Preferred

Other Qualifications

- Possesses a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information

Other Requirements

- Possesses good organizational skills, demonstrate the ability to work effectively with people at all levels and be safety conscious at all times

- Ability to establish goals, set priorities and meet deadlines

- Ability to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and external customers

- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Additional Information

PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.