DTE Energy · 20 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Relay Protection Performance
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expDTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, focused on creating a cleaner, healthier environment through renewable energy. The Principal Engineer will be responsible for planning and conducting complex engineering activities, leading teams, and developing effective relationships with key decision makers while mentoring less experienced engineers.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Applies strong knowledge and background of engineering and scientific principles and practices in a variety of assignments
Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects or field engineering assignments that are large or complex
Leads or plays key role on process improvement teams
Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions or recommending alternatives
Develops presentations of engineering-related projects to stakeholders
Develops models and analyzes data to support improvement programs, techniques and solutions
Conducts studies and analyses to assist in the resolution of engineering-related issues; may assist with developing engineering standards and practices
Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 6 years of job relevant experience
Proficiency in computer applications relevant for field
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Developed planning and continuous improvement skills
Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams
Preferred
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
Company
DTE Energy
DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.17BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $7.17B
Leadership Team
David Ruud
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Antishin
Vice President, HR Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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