Staff Engineer - Environmental

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.

Testing Required:

Not Applicable

Hybrid Role:

Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the 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

Intermediate level engineer or scientist responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses judgment in applying or recommending adaptions and modifications. Typical assignments are in the areas of engineering or scientific design, problem solving, and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Participates on teams of field employees, technicians, engineers and other personnel.

Key Accountabilities

The successful candidate will possess experience with environmental remediation and environmental due diligence focused on practice in Michigan (any broader experience in other States is a plus). Key requirements include remediation project management (simple and complex projects) with a focus on Part 201 (Part 213 a plus), project strategy development and implementation, and routine regulatory reporting. Environmental due diligence experience should include a working knowledge of Michigan specific process (including Phase 1, Phase 2, Baseline Environmental Assessments, and Due Care). The ideal candidate may possess broader experience in State and Federal environmental requirements and show a working knowledge and application of regulatory/policy scientific and/or engineering skills.

Performs engineering assignments, proposing solutions to engineering related problems.

Works with experienced professionals to recommend and implement timely solutions involving routine engineering, design, operation, maintenance of company assets and market optimization.

Collaborates with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems within time and budget constraints.

Develops models and analyzes data in order to recommend solutions and/or improvements in processes and programs; develops and presents presentations to all levels of management and/or external parties.

May provide field engineering assistance or technical support.

Keeps up to date on current technology and market/technology trends.

Ensures environmental regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, developing and implementing procedures and strategies

Perform, coordinates and recommends solutions for environmental issues based on investigations, professional judgement, current industry practices and occasional consultation with experienced professionals

Reviews and interprets environmental regulations and proposed regulatory changes to assess impact and to ensure compliance

Represents the company on environmental issues with regulatory agencies and industry groups

Understanding of environmental laws and regulations

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science job relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of job relevant experience

Other Qualifications Preferred Experience

Experience in some or all of the following State and Federal regulated areas: Michigan Part 201, Part 213, and Environmental Due Diligence / All Appropriate Inquiry including Michigan BEA process

Preferred experience includes researching, interpreting & applying rules, regulations, and policies, related to these program areas, and providing guidance to the environmental organization and business partners

Experience with Environmental Liability Disclosure reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) would be a plus

Proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with state and federal regulators

Other Qualifications Preferred:

Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering or job relevant discipline (MS, MBA, JD, PhD)

Other Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word

Intermediate 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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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.