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Job Summary

Location: Detroit, MI

The position is responsible for managing technical aspects of project development from inception through initiation of construction with continued supporting role through start up and close out. Based on whether the job is assigned to a site location or supports the Project Management Office, day-to-day responsibilities and key skills may vary. Biogas industry experience is essential particularly in the areas of dairy and landfill gas processing, anaerobic digesters, landfill collection systems and project execution. Power industry experience is a plus, particularly in the areas of engines, turbines, and electrical interconnect. Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. Must live within a commutable distance from DTE's Detroit, MI headquarters, however, the majority of work will be done remotely. 

Key Accountabilities Screen projects to determine technical viability  Ensure that personnel safety and environmental awareness are incorporated in design   Facilitate development and review of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) specifications and drawings  Prepare formal RFP packages and manage competitive bidding processes, including evaluation of proposals and selection of contractors and vendors  Develop cost estimates and expenditure forecasts for management review, if applicable  Review, manage and organize project documentation including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure protection of owner’s technical and financial position  Coordinate performance test procedure development and evaluate performance test results  Coordinate contractors, consultants, engineers, vendors, and government agencies to complete projects within schedule and budget  Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendors activities in support of assigned projects or in support of a project manager.  Perform technical due diligence activities in support of acquisition efforts.  Travel within the continental United States; expected to be about 10% to 30%, depending on the stage of project implementation, and may increase to >75% during startup  Perform all other related duties as assigned  Minimum Education & Experience Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with 8 or more years of experience as a project engineer, project manager or construction manager.  Other Qualifications

Preferred:

Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional Capable of performing conceptual facility design balancing safety, effective operation, and capital costs Working knowledge of gas modeling for both dairy and landfill RNG projects 

Other Requirements:

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess strong presentation skills Working knowledge of MS computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project in a Windows environment Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision Ability to manage budgets, project costs and scheduling Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Capable of promoting and maintaining strong, positive relationships with coworkers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, engineering firms, and customers Willingness to share expertise and knowledge with other team members for the benefit of the entire company Willingness to acquire new technical skills Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees may report to both a functional leader and a business leader 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to: 

Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit   Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively  Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight  Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment  Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus 

 

The employee performs job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary. 

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
 

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