Corporate Permit Specialist (PMO – Planning & Coordination Logistics)

DTE Energy is seeking a Corporate Permit Specialist in Detroit, MI, responsible for obtaining permits for construction projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves building relationships with local authorities and coordinating with DTE Electric and Gas operations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. This is a hybrid role requiring periodic on-site presence, indicating it is not fully remote.
DTE is one of the nations largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customers homes and Michigans progress for more than a century. And as Michigans largest source of renewable energy, were creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. Were also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
But were 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, youll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyones health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.
Emergency Response: Yes Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTEs emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Develops and maintains processes, communications and relationships necessary to obtain all permits and approvals for construction projects to ensure that DTE Energy adheres to all local, county, state and federal regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local, county and state departments that control road right of ways.
Works with both the DTE Electric and Gas operations organizations to ensure permits are obtained in a timely manner.
Ensures that DTE Energy work conducted in the right of way is completed to issuing agency regulations/standards.
Works with issuing agencies and DTE operating departments to negotiate and resolve issues related to DTE work completed in the road right of way.
Works closely with Corporate and Government Affairs Regional Managers to assist where needed in resolving construction related issues with communities.
Advises Regional Managers of any municipal construction issues in communities that may need escalation.
Consults with Regional Managers to determine if there are any issues that may impact proposed or ongoing construction projects.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred in business, political science, liberal arts, urban planning, science or engineering, & the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of job relevant experience

Preferred

Experience in Maximo and SAP

Other Qualifications

Must have demonstrated knowledge of contract development/negotiation, project management, employee and public communications skills and job design management.
Experience with construction and blueprints/drawings and schematics.
Knowledgeable in areas of land use, environmental requirements and restrictions, including wetland laws and ordinances.
Requires both negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Must have an understanding of Transmission and Distribution and Power Plant requirements for both new construction and modification projects.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work 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 rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB 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.