Principal Engineer - Underground at Dte Energy in Detroit, MI | Kablio

Principal Engineer - Underground at Dte Energy in Detroit, MI | Kablio

Company

Overview

1903

Year Founded

Merged Detroit Edison and Detroit Gas to establish the company.

12B Revenue

2024 Fiscal Year

Generated $12 billion in revenue, showcasing robust financial performance.

30% Nuclear Power

Michigan's Production

Contributes significantly to Michigan's nuclear energy needs through the Fermi 2 plant.

$30B Investment

Five-Year Plan

Plans a substantial investment to modernize infrastructure and expand renewable energy projects.

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.

Culture + Values

Safety – We protect the well-being of our employees, customers, and the environment.
Integrity – We act ethically and transparently in everything we do.
Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
Innovation – We embrace new ideas to continuously improve our performance.
Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared goals and foster teamwork.
Excellence – We strive for the highest quality in our work and results.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050

Carbon Emissions Goal

Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reflecting a long-term commitment to climate action.

80% Reduction

Carbon Reduction Target

Targeting an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2040 as an intermediate step toward net zero.

2 Billion Invested

Renewable Energy Investment

Committing $2 billion to renewable energy initiatives by 2024 to accelerate sustainable energy adoption.

50% Energy Capacity

Renewable Energy Generation

Increasing renewable energy generation capacity to 50% of total output by 2030.

Reduced carbon intensity by 38% since 2005.
One of the largest utility-based solar projects in Michigan.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% Goal

Gender Diversity in Leadership

The target is to achieve gender parity in leadership roles by 2030.

30% Representation

Women in Workforce

Currently, women make up 30% of the total workforce, reflecting progress in gender equality.

25% Technical Roles

Women in Technical Positions

25% of employees in technical roles are women, highlighting the importance of diversity in specialized fields.

50% Increase

Diversity in Leadership

There has been a significant improvement in leadership diversity over the past five years.

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