DTE Careers: Frequently Asked Questions

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We invest in our hiring process and carefully review each applicant's information.

Given we are thoughtful and thorough for every job we post, it could take as long as 90 days until we successfully hire a candidate. 

To accommodate applicants with non-traditional needs, please email DTE’s Assessment team. 

Steps to Getting Hired
  1. Apply online.
  2. We will contact you If your experiences matches the position’s qualifications.
  3. You successfully complete a skill set, if applicable. 
  4. A manager reviews your resume and invites you to interview.  
  5. You receive and accept an offer.
  6. You pass a hair analysis drug test and detailed background check.  
  7. You begin your career with us.

If you apply and are not selected, sign up for email job alerts and apply for other openings fitting your background, education and interests.

Search and apply for an opportunity on our careers website. If you do not see any opportunities of interest, please sign up for email job alerts to receive notifications of new opportunities. 

  1. Sign in to your profile.
  2. Open the Jobs Applied accordion.
  3. If your application was submitted successfully, you will see Job Submission Completed.

You will not receive an email for each successful application. 

If your application has been reviewed, you may not edit your application.  

If it’s not been reviewed, then you may select the job you applied for underneath the Jobs Applied accordion and edit your application.

You may update your profile information at any time.

Reset your password here and then enter your email address. A link will be sent to the email you provide and then you can reset your password. 

  1. Go to the View All Jobs page.
  2. Select jobs matching your interests.
  3. Look for the text saying, "Send me alerts every 7 days."

Once you determine how often you want to receive job alerts, select the Create Alert link.

You can also sign in to your candidate profile, go to Options, Job Alerts, Create New Job Alert, then use the search function to add specific keywords and locations matching your interests. Determine how often you want to receive job alerts, then select the Create Alert link. 

Sign in to your profile, go to Options in the upper righthand corner, select Job Alerts, then preview a specific alert by selecting the eyeball. To delete an alert, select the trash can. You can also set up new job alerts by clicking Create New Job Alert. 

Please email a DTE Human Resources representative to request assistance or an accommodation. We will be happy to help you.

Click here to access the EEI Practice Tests, Test Brochures, and SkillBuilders.

After applying, you will receive email updates regarding the status of your application. If you are not moving forward, please continue to search for new opportunities or sign up to receive email job alerts matching your interests. 

Our DTE digital recruiting assistant, Sarah is ready to answer questions 24/7/365 on our DTE Careers website. If additional help is needed, please email us.

Your work/life balance is important to us, so we provide many types of benefits, such as:

  • Career progressions
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays, vacation and an absence bank
  • Eligibility for flex time
  • Training and development
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee clubs and discount programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Group auto and homeowner's insurance
  • Free parking
  • On-site health clinics and gym

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.