Launch Your Energy Career: Internship and Co-op Programs at DTE Energy

DTE Energy is committed to hiring the next generation of employees and leaders, offering various student and graduate programs designed to enhance education through real work experience. DTE Energy wants to hire the next generation of employees and leaders. If you are a high school senior who will be pursuing a college degree, a current college or graduate student, we encourage you to look for opportunities to enhance your education by gaining real work experience. These programs provide invaluable on-the-job training and exposure to the energy industry, fostering growth and development for students from diverse academic backgrounds.

A Commitment to Inclusion and Community

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. The company seeks individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper and ideas to help shape the future of energy. DTE Energy takes 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.

DTE: More Than Just an Energy Company

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. But we’re more than a leading energy company… and working at DTE is more than just a job. DTE's culture embraces the idea of service - whether we serve one another, our customers or communities. Volunteering in our communities is at the heart of who we are. From the moment you join DTE, we greet you with genuine warmth and respect to ensure that everyone feels valued and part of a caring team. Our supportive, inclusive culture encourages open communication and fosters a growth mindset. People's safety and wellbeing are always our top priority, with every team member being accountable for themselves and everyone around them.

Co-op Program

DTE's popular Co-op Program is accepting applications for students interested in working for DTE. The Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to work full or part-time during three terms per year - winter term (January - May), summer term (May - September) and fall term (September - December). Students typically work two or three terms at DTE Energy prior to graduation. We have streamlined all Southeast Michigan co-op jobs to this posting. 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 and interests.

Eligibility for Co-op Program

Students participating in an undergraduate or graduate degree program are eligible to participate in the program. Some positions will require driving. Degrees we are currently staffing for include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Mgt/Engineering, General Engineering, Environmental Science related, Data Analytics, Math, Statistics, IT related degrees/experience with Power BI or SharePoint sites, Forestry, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Meteorology, GIS, and Business Administration/Mgt.

Summer Student Program

DTE's popular Summer Student Program is now accepting applications for students interested in working for DTE during Summer 2026. The Summer Student Program provides full-time, summer-only employment opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students or high school seniors preparing to attend college. Students typically start in May or June and finish their assignments in August. 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 hundreds of opportunities. Our goal is to match you with an opportunity that will help enhance your education. Recruiters will begin reaching out to selected students from April through June. All students will be notified, whether they have been accepted or not, by the end of June. Students will either begin working in June or July. Summer Student employment typically ends in August.

Eligibility for Summer Student Program

To be eligible, candidates must have an active student status, in college, during period of work (attending school in the two terms leading up to the summer employment). College students will be asked to provide an official transcript as proof of eligibility prior to receiving an offer letter of employment. Some positions will require driving.

DTE is not currently employing individuals who are or will be living in the following states during employment California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon or Washington. For more information on our program, please visit the Student Employment section on our career webpage.

Programs for Graduate Students

DTE Energy extends opportunities to graduate students as well. We offer students pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree opportunities to receive on-the-job training in our Power & Industrial Associate Program and Corporate Strategy & Finance Leadership Development Program. These two programs help future MBA graduates hone their analytical, communication, problem solving, continuous improvement and project management skills. MBA candidates will work on high-profile projects, receive formal/informal training and gain exposure to different DTE Energy organizations. Our Operations Leadership Rotational Program gives you valuable energy industry experience leading high-profile process improvement initiatives in our gas, electric distribution or fossil generation businesses over the course of three years at one of our DTE Energy locations. Those who successfully complete one of these programs could have the opportunity to continue their career at DTE Energy based on their interests and company needs.

Additional Opportunities

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student, DTE Energy offers hands-on, real work experiences to enrich your academics and prepare you for a possible career in energy. We provide different types of student roles depending on academic interest and business need. Opportunities include: co-ops for both undergraduate and graduate students, summer internships for plant/field and professional roles, plus three programs for students pursuing an advanced degree or a master’s degree in business administration. All student jobs and internships are listed below. Our schedule of recruiting events is listed within our Recruiting Events Calendar. We are looking for energetic, self-driven students pursuing degrees in a wide variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Construction Management
Data Science
Engineering (all disciplines)
Finance
Forestry
Geographic Information Systems
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communications
Mathematics/Statistics
Environmental Science

Eligibility for All Programs

Candidates must be considered a student by their school while working for us. College students who have graduated or will be graduating prior to starting one of our programs are not considered eligible for employment.

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