Senior Engineer - Operational Technology Programs

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 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

Experience leading Operational Technology (OT), utility operations, digital transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives from concept through deployment. Knowledge of electric distribution operations, outage management, restoration processes, and utility emergency response operations. Experience supporting storm readiness, emergency operations, and system restoration activities in a strategic and/or operational role. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements and technology solutions. Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, IT, Digital, engineering, and field organizations. Knowledge of project delivery methodologies, business process improvement, and change management practices. Experience developing operational procedures, governance documentation, training materials, and user adoption plans. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills