Associate Environmental Engineer - AFF

DTE Energy
remote work
United States, Michigan, River Rouge
Dec 18, 2024
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. Job Summary Location: River Rouge, MI Entry level engineer responsible for technical work, regulatory reporting, site inspections, interpretation/application of environmental regulations and permit conditions and implementation of environmental programs. Requires standard application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Technical assignments are in the form of design, problem solving, and technical support for the optimum operation and maintenance of company assets. Participates in teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel. Key Accountabilities Works under and/or seeks guidance of experienced professionals to recommend and implement timely solutions involving engineering, design, operation, and maintenance of company assets Collaborates with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems within time and budget constraints Uses engineering skills and techniques to develop compliance options and analyze data in order to recommend solutions and/or improvements in processes and programs Provides field engineering assistance and technical support Keeps up to date on current regulations applicable to projects and facilities supported Ensures environmental regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, developing, and implementing procedures Performs and recommends solutions for environmental issues based on investigations, current industry practices and consultation with experienced professionals Assists with the review and interpretation of environmental regulations and proposed regulatory changes to assess impact and ensure compliance Assists with the representation of the company on environmental issues with regulatory agencies and industry groups Demonstrates an ability to coordinate and effectively conduct environmental training Completes site inspections, walk throughs and ad-hoc environmental compliance reviews of facility operations Performs all other related duties as assigned Minimum Education & Experience Requirements A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or environmental related science field with at least two years of work-related experience Other Qualifications Other Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Basic analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities Physical Demands & Working Conditions The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to: Occasionally stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell Frequently sit, walk, and talk or hear Occasionally lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus The employee performs job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary. The employee will occasionally be exposed to conditions of working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibrations. Frequently, the employee will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Additional Information Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize varying combinations of the competencies cited in this description, depending on the organization and role to which they're assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 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 right of any supervisory or management representative to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. PRIVACYNOTICE TO CALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTS 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 law.