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:
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

Oversees technical aspects of renewable energy project site development, including planning and preliminary siting studies, project layouts, permit approvals, and contractor management. Coordinates financial and budget analyses to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives. Coordinates with shared renewable resources such as landowner care and payment support functions, contract admin, and environmental studies. Provides guidance to leadership and project team. creates regular executive communications on the implementation of renewable energy projects. Maintains network of developers, contractors and vendors to support renewable energy site projects. Span of control: Leads team of individual contributors.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads technical design aspects of developing sites for potential renewable energy projects, managing a portfolio of 30-50 renewable energy projects
• Establishes and ensures all development milestones are met for renewable energy projects in the pipeline
• Prioritizes activities for projects in the pipeline and coordinates with the renewable partners to deliver successful projects
• Collaborates with Community Engagement team to support permitting for renewable energy project approval, including working with regulatory agencies for permit development and compliance requirements
• Leverages team siting expertise for review of potential renewable energy build-transfers
• Facilitates financial analysis, budgeting and cost control for early-stage development activities
• Benchmarks renewable energy trends to support short- and long-term strategies for cost-effective renewable projects.
• Ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory/management functions for a given group(s) within a business unit: planning, organizing, directing the performance of on-going activities and/or special/ad hoc assignments, staffing (employee selections, training, coaching and performance management, time entry), coordinating, reporting and budgeting
• Leads the continuous improvement commitment and efforts for team, including designing processes, establishing quality and quantity standards and metrics, collecting, refining, adapting, and communicating best practices, sharing knowledge, and developing staff in a systematic fashion; uses process design outcomes to solve problems

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 8 years of experience in any of the following areas: environmental management, project and/or construction management, and engineering or 5 years of experience working directly in energy/sustainability space,

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering, environmental or business
• Direct experience leading various stages of wind, solar, or clean energy project development
• Direct experience negotiating renewable energy and energy storage third party contracts (i.e. power purchase agreements, tolling agreements, build transfer agreements)
• Lead contract filings for the purpose of Public Service Commission acceptance

Other Requirements

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Ability to read, understand and discuss engineering drawings, specifications, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels within and outside the company
• Ability to directly lead and supervise a team of employees and/or contractors
• Working knowledge of state regulatory filings related to RFP and contracts
• Possess a broad range of financial, strategic, and regulatory skills
• Strong attention to detail, project and time management skills
• Ability to develop and coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects yielding optimal outcomes
• Ability to work with shifting priorities and embrace new or evolving responsibilities
• Ability to build productive relationships and obtain results through the efforts of other individuals and teams both internally and externally

Please refer the Job description for details