We offer college undergraduates the opportunity to train and work in a dynamic, diverse and challenging environment. Several hundred students currently participate in our Cooperative Education and Internship Programs each semester.

About the program

 Cooperative EducationInternship
GoalTo provide students with practical experience related to their major that will enhance and complement their classroom learning.To provide students with practical experience related to their major that will enhance and complement their classroom learning.
Number of SemestersTwo or three semesters interspersed with semesters in school.One semester, either full-time or part-time.
(Summer Time Only)
Year in SchoolStart during late sophomore or early junior year.All undergraduate levels.
Work AssignmentsStudent assignments often increase in difficulty and responsibility as the student progresses through their college education and the student may work in different functional areas.Students will work in the same position at the same level of difficulty throughout their work assignment.
Academic CreditUniversity determines credits. Students may receive a transcript notation for zero credit hours that maintains their status as a full-time student. A small percentage may receive credit from their department.Interns are usually recruited outside of involving the school. Credits are not applied in most cases.

What we're looking for

We're looking for motivated, energetic students pursuing degrees in …

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Environmental
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering

Locations around the region

  • Belle River Power Plant (East China)
  • St. Clair Power Plant (East China)
  • Monroe Power Plant (Monroe)
  • Trenton Channel Power Plant (Trenton)
  • River Rouge Power Plant (River Rouge)
  • Headquarters Complex (Downtown Detroit)
  • Other Detroit Locations
  • Macomb Center (Clinton Twp)
  • Fermi II Nuclear Plant (Newport)
  • Western Wayne Center (Belleville)
  • Farmington Hills
  • Belleville
  • Grand Rapids
  • Big Rapids

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, use our online application system. We encourage you to first review the How to Apply Online page before beginning the online application process

Check back regularly to review any new co-op and internship positions that are available.

If you have questions regarding our co-op and internship programs, please e-mail our Co-op and Internship Program Staff.

 

 

DTE Energy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

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