Student Co-op - Southeast 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.

On-Site and Hybrid roles:  Must be available to work on-site at assigned work location.

Please note that this is a multi-Term student program.  Students applying to this posting are indicating they are available to work two or more terms, at a minimum of 16+ hours/week, prior to graduation (i.e., Winter, Summer and/or Fall).

Key Accountabilities

DTE's popular Co-op Program is accepting applications for students interested in working for DTE. We have streamlined all Southeast Michigan co-op jobs to this posting. This posting is used to fill multiple different types of co-op jobs throughout the year. Hybrid and onsite opportunities are available.

If you want to gain professional experience, preferably in a field of your study, all you need to do is apply to this posting - regardless of your major.

Our Process

During the application process you will be asked a series of questions. These questions will be used to best match your interests and background to one of our opportunities. Our goal is to match you with an opportunity that will help enhance your education and interests. Please make sure to answer all the questions, so we can make the best match possible.  Recruiters will reach out to candidates as matches are made .  Details on the job will be provided once those matches have been made and verified with the hiring leader.

Interviews will be conducted using the behavioral based interview process or STAR method of interviewing.

We are currently recruiting students pursuing degrees across key areas including engineering (such as electrical, computer, civil, and related disciplines), business fields (specifically supply chain, finance, accounting, and business management), and technology-focused majors like computer science, information technology, data science, and data analytics. We also consider candidates in construction management and chemistry. Students with interdisciplinary interests or undeclared majors are encouraged to apply if they are exploring or intending to pursue one of these focus areas.

For additional information on our program, please visit the Student Employment section on our career webpage.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Students participating in an undergraduate or graduate degree program are eligible to participate in the program. Those who are graduating from college within a full term from application are not considered students, and therefore will not be considered (i.e., students applying in June who are graduating at the end of that term or the next, are not considered students due to impending graduation date).
• College students graduating with their Associate’s or bachelor’s and immediately moving into a bachelor’s or master’s program are considered students and, therefore, eligible to participate in the program.
• Graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the Fall are eligible to participate if they meet age requirements.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age by the time they start working to be eligible for program.
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week for multiple terms.
• College students will be asked to provide an official transcript as proof of eligibility prior to receiving an offer letter of employment.
• High School Seniors will be asked to provide a college acceptance letter prior to receiving an offer letter of employment.
• Some positions will require driving. Those positions will require the student to have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation.

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 applicable federal and/or state laws.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request an accommodation, contact View email address on careers.dteenergy.com