Engineer III - Distribution 19172

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

TheDistribution Engineer 3provides the timely delivery of distribution engineering plans by designing planning and reviewing calculations for 23KV and below. Work with various departments to ensure that new business and work plan projects are delivered on time.

Location:Hybrid Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Job Responsibilities:

• For all projects assigned: plan engineer design maintain prepare and review estimates permits schedules construction orders specifications quotes proposals drawings and license applications.
• For engineering projects associated with area and level of expertise including distribution standards/materials and maintenance ensure sound engineering principles are employed and in accordance with all applicable codes (NESC NEC ANSI IEE) and federal state and local codes.
• Performs moderately technical pole loading/guying calculations cable pulling calculations and transformer loading studies.
• Consults with and receives advice from superiors peers and vendors to becomes thoroughly familiar with an assignment and to obtain necessary design and cost information.
• With limited guidance acts as a Project Manager for assigned projects and reviews engineering contractor work.
• Work with Distribution Designers to ensure that overhead underground and sub transmission engineering designs are engineered according to Duquesne Light and NESC Standards obtaining guidance and advice for more complex issues.
• Review the Distribution Designers material and cost estimates.
• Attend customer project site meetings.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABETaccredited college/university required.
  • Alternatively a Masters degree from a school with an ABET accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering will be considered if Bachelors degree is not from an ABETaccredited school.
• Three(3 years experience required.

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