Sr Construction Superintendent I

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises field personnel and contractors in the construction of selected projects across Duquesne Light Company’s system, including substation, transmission, distribution, and civil work. The role is responsible for safety, schedule, and budget adherence. It secures traffic and work permits, coordinates clearances and outages, and ensures customers affected by scheduled outages are notified. The position focuses on daily deliverables, outputs, and reporting, while leading projects or major project steps. Work is complex and requires applying prior knowledge and experience, independent judgment, and analysis of multiple information sources. The superintendent works independently in most situations, seeks guidance on complex or unusual matters, and serves as a resource to less experienced staff on moderately complex issues. The role follows a hybrid work model, with at least two days per week in the office and the remaining days remotely. Reporting location and frequency may change based on role and department needs. The employee may participate in the Company’s Storm Team, with storm duties varying according to role and skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 7 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lead projects or major project steps and manage one’s own time and workflow.
Ability to work independently in most situations and analyze multiple sources of information to address complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Electric utility experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution lines and protection schemes.
Experience constructing distribution lines and associated equipment.
Experience with substation Equipment Clearance Permits (ECP) and ability to attain ECP qualification.
Field leadership experience as a crew supervisor, crew leader, General Foreman, or similar.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction and maintenance performed by company and contract personnel to ensure work is safe, meets expected performance levels, and is completed within budget and schedule.
Ensure personnel follow company and departmental procedures and regulations, including safety requirements.
Ensure daily jobsite safety briefings are held and monitor their quality and thoroughness.
Maintain and provide required daily, weekly, and monthly force and safety reports.
Assist in preparing construction contract scopes of work using engineering drawings, site visits, and input from project engineers, material management, and operating departments.
Provide constructability opinions and input.
Initiate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Project Change Requests when necessary.
Plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules and project parameters, and set procedures to accomplish the scope of work.
Secure and coordinate outages and permits for construction work, including traffic permits, substation work permits, ECPs, and DOC and SOC clearance permits.
Report on clearance permits and ensure customers affected by scheduled outages are notified.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Participate as a member of the Company’s Storm Team as necessary.
Utilize data to support business decisions and data stewardship activities, and partner with IT on underlying data needs.