Engineer I - Substation

Duquesne Light Company • Pittsburgh, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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 management
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC’s core values: Energized to shape the future; Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities; Collaborative in approaching all challenges; Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others; Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees