DTE Energy Assessment Tests, Recruitment Process & Inteviews Online Preparation – 2025

What Is DTE Energy?

DTE Energy is an energy company based out of Detroit, Michigan whose focus is on serving the people and communities where they operate.  As a company, DTE Energy puts a priority on philanthropy, volunteering, and economic progress.  This can be seen in the community events they sponsor, as well as through the collaboration process, they have with citizens in the communities they serve.  DTE Energy strives to have a positive work environment with an emphasis on teamwork, and keeping their employees happy, healthy, and safe.

What Is DTE Energy’s Hiring Process?

DTE Energy has a reputation for being one of the best operated energy companies in North America.  In order to sustain this record, they are very careful with their hiring process.  It can take up to 90 days to complete the process.

Apply Online

Go to the DTE Energy website to find the on-line application.  Your application will be evaluated to see if you have the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.  If your application is approved, you will be contacted about assessments.

DTE Energy’s Assessments

DTE Energy uses assessments developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).  Most of the tests for trades, customer service, and field positions are given at DTE Energy’s campus in downtown Detroit, MI, though tests can sometimes be made available online.  Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals who are qualified as disabled.

Resume Review

Applicants with qualifying scores on their assessments will have their resumes reviewed. You will want to make sure your resume reflects your most current positions, certifications, and education. Suitable candidates will move on to the interview process.

Interview

Interviews are held on-site, and consist of behavioral interview questions as prepared by Development Dimension International, Inc.  Applicants will be expected to answer questions using the STARs format.  Your answer should include the situation/task to set the context for your response, the action(s) you took, and the result of the action(s).  The interviewer will be looking to see how you as an individual responded to the task, so do not answer in terms of your team.  You can expect to answer questions based on Customer Focus, Planning and Organizing, and Technical Knowledge.

How to Prepare for DTE Electric’s EEI Assessments?

DTE Electric uses a variety of aptitude and skills tests created and provided by EEI (Edison Electric Institute), an American association of investor-owned utilities, that are tailored to specific positions within the energy field.

• POSS (Plant Operator Selection System)
  Questions on this assessment will be about operating fossil, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants.
• MASS (Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System)
  Questions on this assessment will be about maintaining fossil, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants.
• CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System)
  The CAST assessment is used to find employees for three general areas: meter reading service and repair, transmission and distributions, and facilities and equipment.
• TECH (Technician Occupations Selection System)
  This assessment is taken by applicants for technician jobs. Generally, these positions require an associate’s degree in the technician’s field.
• SO/PDII (Systems Operator/Power Dispatching Positions Selection System)
  Questions on this assessment will be about energy control centers.
• MRAB (Meter Reader Aptitude Battery)
  Questions on this assessment will be about reading meters and recording data.
• CSR (Customer Service Representative Test Battery)
  This is an interactive assessment that includes simulations of situations customer service, call center, and payment center representatives may experience.
• SASS (Support and Administrative Selection System)
  This assessment is for applicants for Administrative Assistant and Clerk positions. It includes questions about spelling and grammar, and basic math skills.

Advanced preparation is always important when taking assessments as part of an application process.  Familiarizing yourself with the format of the assessment and knowing the type of skill-based questions will help you be more relaxed on the day of testing. Practicing with math and language tests will also help you to strengthen those basic skills to provide a strong foundation for any assessment. Taking multiple practice tests will enable you to show your skill level and allow you to stand out in a pool of qualified applicants.