Engineer III - Distribution Planning

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer III - Distribution Planning performs planning assignments of moderate complexity in the assigned electrical engineering field to support the safe, reliable, and effective installation and operation of facilities. The role is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Woods Run Complex, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The engineer performs engineering, economic, investigative, and planning work for the installation, revision, or rehabilitation of facilities. This includes modeling distribution systems, conducting load-flow and protective-device coordination studies, analyzing network loading and operational performance, and preparing technical reports with conclusions and recommendations. The role also supports capital project planning and business cases, develops and implements device settings, and provides analytical support to distribution circuit, Advanced Grid Technologies, and Interconnection teams. The position involves consultation and collaboration with engineers, vendors, field personnel, and other departments. It also includes occasional office and field activities, site inspections, travel to company locations, and participation in storm-related duties as appropriate to the employee’s role and skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
Three or more years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience with power-system simulation software such as CYME, PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, or EMTP.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and produce technical writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Python coding.
Strong attention to detail.
Adaptability and flexibility, with comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organization and detail orientation, including the ability to manage competing priorities and multitask.
Ability to execute work promptly.
Ability to perform occasional field activities, including walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, and working safely near energized equipment.
Ability to perform desk and computer work and drive to various company locations.

Nice To Haves

ABET-accredited degree.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT or FE) certification or Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Utility or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering, economic, investigative, and planning assignments for facility installation, revision, or rehabilitation projects of moderate complexity.
Conduct system modeling, load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, and other technical studies.
Prepare technical reports that document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Assist other engineers with studies involving higher levels of technical complexity.
Consult with superiors, peers, and vendors to understand assignments and obtain design and cost information.
Inspect proposed installation sites to support connection recommendations and rehabilitation proposals.
Support and develop new or existing business cases through the capital project planning process.
Analyze distribution network loading and operation to identify voltage, overload, and performance problems, and recommend correction plans.
Provide distribution-circuit analytical support and support the Advanced Grid Technologies and Interconnection teams.
Apply a strong understanding of Distribution Planning philosophy.
Develop and implement device settings, including protective-device TCC curves, voltage-regulator and capacitor-bank-controller settings, and large power transformer tap positions.
Develop Python scripts to improve workflow efficiency and process large datasets, and review or modify existing scripts.
Collaborate across departments, including with field personnel, to develop or refine planned work, support projects, answer technical questions, and conduct post-event investigations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform storm-role duties as assigned and appropriate to the role and skillset.