Engineer I Substation

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!

Overall Purpose:

Provide timely review and delivery of substation design drawings for capital and maintenance projects including single lines substation layouts plans and sections and associated equipment drawings that adhere to all applicable standards.

Location: Hybrid downtown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at Woods Run Complex

Responsibilities:

• For all projects assigned plan; engineer; design; create drawings prepare and review estimates prepare permits update schedules create construction orders and procure material for engineering projects associated with substation equipment
• Perform technical studies and calculations assist with the preparation of reports with conclusions and recommendations assist other engineers with studies to fulfill department goals & objectives
• Ensure sound engineering principles are employed in accordance with all applicable Duquesne Light Company standards.
• Ensure sound engineering principles are employed and in accordance with all applicable codes (NESC NEC ANSI IEEE) and federal state local codes
• Consult with and receive advice from superiors peers and vendors to become thoroughly familiar with assignments and to obtain necessary design and cost information.
• Act as project lead for assigned projects as required
• Assist in overseeing work of Engineering contractors for outsourced projects
• Participation on the DLC Storm Team is required (see below).

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Valid Drivers License

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Must be capable of safely walking within a substation environment
• Must possess strong organizational analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with substation engineering drawings i.e. single lines layouts sections grounding conduit and trench DC schematics P&C wiring diagrams and protection single lines
• Knowledge of current design standard principles as outlined within IEEE NEC NESC etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Time managemen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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