Engineer - Principal - Pipeline Integrity

Dte Energy

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer leading complex pipeline integrity projects and improvements

Key Responsibilities

  • process improvement
  • project management
  • modelling
  • data analysis
  • engineering studies
  • stakeholder presentation

Tasks

-Leads or plays key role on process improvement teams. -Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects or field engineering assignments that are large or complex. -Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced engineers. -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. -Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions or recommending alternatives. -Develops presentations of engineering-related projects to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • risk assessment
  • pipeline integrity
  • integrity assessment
  • engineering degree
  • leadership
  • analytical skills

What You Bring

-Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills -Previous risk assessment experience -Proficiency in computer applications relevant for field -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 6 years of job relevant experience -Master's Degree in Engineering or job relevant disciplin -Previous experience writing and executing pipeline integrity processes -Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to lead cross-functional teams -Previous integrity assessment (ILI, DA) experience -Developed planning and continuous improvement skills -Applies strong knowledge and background of engineering and scientific principles and practices in a variety of assignments. -Strong analytical and problem solving skills

The Company

About Dte Energy

-Operates one of Michigan’s largest electric utilities, serving customers with a diverse energy mix including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, and renewables. -Runs a major natural gas utility providing to customers, backed by extensive storage wells and pipeline infrastructure. -Beyond utilities, it advances industrial energy solutions, renewable natural gas, energy marketing, and trading through non‑utility segments. -Projects range from grid modernization—like smart reclosers and underground cables—to utility-scale wind, solar parks, and landfill gas‑to‑energy facilities. -Unusual facts: it operates one of the nation’s top coal‑fired stations, Monroe Power Plant.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Power Generation

Natural Gas

Renewable Natural Gas

Energy Marketing and Trading

Power Projects

Industrial Energy Solutions

Municipal Energy Solutions

Electric Cooperatives

Gas Producers

Renewable Energy Users and Producers

Independent Power Producers

Energy Storage

Power Transmission

Energy Distribution

Nuclear Energy

Hydroelectric Power

Solar Energy

Wind Energy

Carbon Emission Reduction

Electric Vehicle Fleets

Energy Efficiency

Outdoor Protective Lighting

Economic Development Support

Energy Supply Management