Engineer II - Protection 19281

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!

Summary:

Under direct supervision the Engineer II Protection performs protectionrelated activities for projects of moderate complexity in the assigned electrical engineering field for the safe reliable and effective installation and operation of facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and reviewprotection recommendations perform short circuit studies and relay coordination studies investigate proper relay operation during faults provide relay settings investigate protection conditions etc. for projects of moderative complexity.
• Ensure that all recommendations meet all applicable federal state and local engineering codes including (NESC NEC ANSI and IEEE) as well as DLC Standards. Review with engineering management before issuing recommendations.
• Provide studies engineering design and technical support to help implement work performed in a costeffective manner by DLC Operations and outside consulting personnel. Assist other engineers in more complex engineering projects where required
• Proactively prepare recommendations and implement changes that will upgrade facilities improve reliability of DLC System and/or DLC Standards/materials.
• Support industry changes and changes in equipment performance legislation codes regulations standards and safety practices relevant to the companys system condition assets and ensure the assets are up to date.
• Prepare reports presentations and other documentation for presentation to engineering management.
• Effectively interact with and communicate engineering concepts to fellow engineers technicians and nonengineering personnel.
• Provide technical support related to various NERC compliance standards including but not limited to standards PRC00and 027.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned
• Storm team duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university required.
  • Masters degree from a school with an ABET accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering will be considered if Bachelors degree is not from an ABET accredited school.
• Two 2 or more years of related experience required.
• Must possess valid drivers license and be able to drive to various company locations.
• Utility or similar experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineer License preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with protection simulation software such as CAPE and ASPEN.
• Experience with protectionrelated vendor software such as SEL AcSELerator S&C Intellilink ENOSERV PowerBase etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability flexibility and comfort with working in a fastpaced environment.
• Highly organized and detailoriented with the ability to manage various priorities.
• Prompt executor.

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