Nuclear Engineer - Procurement

About the role

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, providing electric and gas service to Michigan and renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. The Engineer role supports nuclear operations, asset design, maintenance, market optimization, and emergency response, working within defined processes to propose solutions, develop models, analyze data, and present recommendations to management and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering assignments by following defined processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Proposes 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.
• Assists in the resolution of emergent plant issues.
• Ensures compliance to all nuclear quality assurance (NQA) documentation and record‑keeping requirements, along with all nuclear security safeguards, NERC‑CIP, critical digital asset, and other Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics (applicable Navy nuclear experience equally acceptable).
• Experience level:
  • Associate level – Some engineering internship/co‑op experience preferred.
  • Staff level – 2 years of experience.
  • Senior level – 4 years of experience.
  • Principal level – 6 years of experience.
• Must be able to maintain a position on the Fermi Emergency Response Organization (ERO) in support of the Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) and support on‑call rotation schedule.
• Must be able to pass all phases of In‑Processing including a background investigation, psychological screening, appropriate radiation worker/respiratory training and be medically certifiable; drug and alcohol screen.
• Physical capability to work in the plant (e.g., climb stairs, work in hot environment, work in radiation/contamination areas).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Electrical engineering experience and an electrical engineering degree.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with an established schedule of in‑person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from the employee’s primary residence, unless allowed or prohibited through the Company’s remote work guidelines.