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DTE Energy Associate Environmental Engineer AFF in River Rouge, Michigan
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: Detroit, 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 inspections/observations, 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 ena