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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Newport, MI, US
Company: DTE Electric Company
Job ID: 17570
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.
Testing Required:
Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.
Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
Supervises projects/activities and staff engaged in the creation, planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, processes, and/or components. Applies engineering standards/procedures and provides advice on issues with a given engineering discipline. Ensures that company engineering policies, standards and procedures are applied in the implementation of engineering activities and projects. Consults with management on standards and specifications within the assigned engineering discipline(s). Identifies and drives changes necessary to ensure continuous improvement and attainment of performance measures.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyzes problems and issues encountered in the performance of engineering related activities; provides analyses and consultation to management, individuals, and business units within the organization.
- Ensures compliance with applicable industry regulations, codes, or standards and company rules and regulations for projects and activities. Established required standards and practices.
- Maintains awareness of industry issues through research and benchmarking; incorporates lessons learned into day-to-day engineering practice.
- Guides and leads continuous improvement commitment and efforts for designing processes, establishing quality standards and metrics, collecting, refining, adapting and communicating best practices, sharing knowledge, and implementing the use of advanced problem solving tools.
- Sets short-term goals and priorities; participates in the development of long-term goals. Motivates through leading by example and providing constructive feedback.
- Performs all duties in accordance with DTE Energy’s safety rules, operating regulations and practices; reports unsafe conditions and practices.
- Performs or ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory functions for a given group: short-term planning, organizing, determining workload and delegating assignments, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special and ad-hoc assignments, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching, and performance management, initiating corrective or disciplinary actions, time entry), coordinating, reporting, and budgeting.
- Ensures compliance to all nuclear quality assurance (NQA) documentation and record keeping requirements, along with all nuclear security safeguards, NERC-CIP, critical digital asset and other Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics and a minimum of 8 years of job relevant experience.
Supervisor – Reactor Engineering positions must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences, & 2-plus years of experience in such areas as reactor physics, core measurements, core heat transfer, and core physics testing programs.
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or job relevant discipline
- Experience leading digital modernization initiatives, including upgrading legacy analog control systems to digital I&C platforms in a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering, design change processes, configuration management, cyber security requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex plant modifications from design through implementation, including outage and online execution support.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to maintain a position on the Fermi Emergency Response Organization ERO in support of the Radiological Emergency Response Plan RERP.
- Must be able to pass all phases of In-Processing including a background investigation, psychological screening, appropriate radiation worker/respiratory training and be medically certifiable drug and alcohol screen.
- Proficiency in computer applications relevant for field
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong continuous improvement and planning skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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.
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
Location: Newport, MI, US
Company: DTE Electric Company
Job ID: 17570
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.
Testing Required:
Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.
Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
Supervises projects/activities and staff engaged in the creation, planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, processes, and/or components. Applies engineering standards/procedures and provides advice on issues with a given engineering discipline. Ensures that company engineering policies, standards and procedures are applied in the implementation of engineering activities and projects. Consults with management on standards and specifications within the assigned engineering discipline(s). Identifies and drives changes necessary to ensure continuous improvement and attainment of performance measures.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyzes problems and issues encountered in the performance of engineering related activities; provides analyses and consultation to management, individuals, and business units within the organization.
- Ensures compliance with applicable industry regulations, codes, or standards and company rules and regulations for projects and activities. Established required standards and practices.
- Maintains awareness of industry issues through research and benchmarking; incorporates lessons learned into day-to-day engineering practice.
- Guides and leads continuous improvement commitment and efforts for designing processes, establishing quality standards and metrics, collecting, refining, adapting and communicating best practices, sharing knowledge, and implementing the use of advanced problem solving tools.
- Sets short-term goals and priorities; participates in the development of long-term goals. Motivates through leading by example and providing constructive feedback.
- Performs all duties in accordance with DTE Energy’s safety rules, operating regulations and practices; reports unsafe conditions and practices.
- Performs or ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory functions for a given group: short-term planning, organizing, determining workload and delegating assignments, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special and ad-hoc assignments, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching, and performance management, initiating corrective or disciplinary actions, time entry), coordinating, reporting, and budgeting.
- Ensures compliance to all nuclear quality assurance (NQA) documentation and record keeping requirements, along with all nuclear security safeguards, NERC-CIP, critical digital asset and other Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics and a minimum of 8 years of job relevant experience.
Supervisor – Reactor Engineering positions must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences, & 2-plus years of experience in such areas as reactor physics, core measurements, core heat transfer, and core physics testing programs.
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or job relevant discipline
- Experience leading digital modernization initiatives, including upgrading legacy analog control systems to digital I&C platforms in a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering, design change processes, configuration management, cyber security requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex plant modifications from design through implementation, including outage and online execution support.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to maintain a position on the Fermi Emergency Response Organization ERO in support of the Radiological Emergency Response Plan RERP.
- Must be able to pass all phases of In-Processing including a background investigation, psychological screening, appropriate radiation worker/respiratory training and be medically certifiable drug and alcohol screen.
- Proficiency in computer applications relevant for field
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong continuous improvement and planning skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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.
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nuclear Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to nuclear engineering work. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering may qualify if your coursework covers nuclear systems. Pull your transcripts and map relevant coursework before applying.
Target NRC-licensed facilities in your search
Commercial nuclear power plants, national laboratories like Argonne and Oak Ridge, and defense contractors with NRC licensing file LCAs regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history in nuclear engineering roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run your role and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm security clearance compatibility early
Many nuclear engineering roles at federal facilities require security clearances that H-1B holders may not be eligible for as foreign nationals. Ask hiring managers directly whether the role is open to non-citizens before investing time in the interview process.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing can run several months. If your employment start date is tied to a facility outage schedule, reactor commissioning, or a project milestone, ask your employer to file with premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Get your O*NET classification documented before filing
The O*NET profile for Nuclear Engineers supports the specialty occupation argument your employer needs for the I-129 petition. Share that classification with your employer's attorney early so it's referenced correctly in the petition's support letter.
H-1B Visa Nuclear Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a nuclear engineering role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Nuclear engineering consistently meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the work normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for Nuclear Engineers places the role in Job Zone 5, which USCIS treats as strong evidence of specialty occupation status. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition's support letter.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for nuclear engineers?
Active sponsors include commercial nuclear utilities, national laboratories operated under DOE contracts, nuclear consulting and engineering firms, and defense contractors with nuclear programs. These employers file Labor Condition Applications with DOL, which creates a public record of their sponsorship activity. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for nuclear engineering roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I work at a nuclear facility on H-1B status if the role requires a security clearance?
Some nuclear roles at federal facilities require security clearances that are restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, making them unavailable to H-1B holders. Commercial reactor operators and private nuclear engineering firms often have roles without that restriction. Confirm clearance requirements directly with the employer before submitting an application, since it affects whether sponsorship is viable for that specific position.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect nuclear engineers?
Most nuclear engineering positions are with cap-subject employers, meaning the petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 visas. However, positions at qualifying nonprofit research organizations, government research institutions, or universities may be cap-exempt. USCIS defines the exemption criteria. If your target employer is cap-subject, registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.
What wage level should I expect on my LCA as a nuclear engineer?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. Nuclear engineering prevailing wages vary significantly between regions, with facilities near major reactor sites or national laboratories often posting at higher wage levels. Run your specific role and location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the applicable wage tier before your offer is finalized.