Student Co-Op - Grand Rapids Area
Posted on: 6 Feb 2021
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description
Job Summary
Please note that this is a Multi-term student program. Program requires student work, a minimum, of 16 hours/week. Students applying to this posting are indicating they are available to work, at least the minimum number of hours, two or more terms prior to graduation (i.e. Winter, Summer and/or Fall). Individuals applying to this posting, who can only work the required number of minimum hours only one term, will not be considered. There are virtual and onsite opportunities available.
Key Accountabilities
DTE's popular Co-op Program is accepting applications for students interested in working for DTE. In order to make the application process easier, we have streamlined all Grand Rapids Area co-op jobs, to this posting. This posting is used to fill our co-op positions throughout the year. Both virtual and onsite opportunities are available. If you want to get professional experience, preferably in a field of your study, all you need to do is apply to this posting - regardless of your major.
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. 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, between now and the end of February. 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.
Degrees typically hired by DTE for the Co-op program include, but are not limited to: Engineering (all types), Science (all types), English, IT Related, Communications, Forestry, Business Admin/Mgt, Accounting/Finance, Math/Stats, Meteorology, Forestry, GIS, Geography, Construction Mgt, Media Arts related, Human Resources, Marketing, Economics, Undeclared Majors, etc...
For more information on our program, please visit the Student Employment section on our career webpage.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
- Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in the program. Those who are graduating from college within the term they are applying are not considered students and therefore are not eligible for the program (i.e. Individual graduating from college in upcoming May and applying in March, not considered eligible).
- 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.
- 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.
Other Qualifications
- Some positions will require driving. Those positions will require the student to have a valid driver's license, a reliable means of transportation and an acceptable driving record.
Additional Information
DTE Energy
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress.
DTE Energy has more than 10,000 employees in utility and non-utility subsidiaries involved in a wide range of energy-related businesses. The company's growing non-utility businesses are built around the strengths, skills and assets of DTE Energy's electric and gas utilities. DTE Electric generates, transmits and distributes electricity to 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan. With an 11,084 megawatt system capacity, the company uses coal, nuclear fuel, natural gas, hydroelectric pumped storage and renewable sources to generate its electrical output. Founded in 1903, DTE Electric is the largest electric utility in Michigan and one of the largest in the nation.
At 1.1 million kilowatts, the company's Fermi 2 nuclear power plant represents 30% of Michigan's total nuclear generation capacity. This single plant is capable of producing enough electricity to serve a city of about one million people. Fermi 2 has been providing reliable, cost-effective power to DTE Electric customers for more than 20 years. The plant also has been designated as one of the nation's best-performing nuclear facilities.
DTE Gas is engaged in the purchase, storage, transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The company owns and operates 278 storage wells representing approximately 34 percent of the underground working capacity in Michigan. There is more gas storage capacity in Michigan than in any other state. Founded in 1849, DTE Gas is one of the nation's largest natural gas utilities.
-
IndustryEnergy/Utilities
-
No. of Employees10,200
-
Website
-
Jobs Posted781
