Engineer III - Controls

Duquesne Light Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Corporation seeks an Engineer III – Controls to deliver substation control design drawings for capital and maintenance projects, including single lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and related equipment drawings in compliance with applicable standards.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, 3+ years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, with PE licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Three (3+) years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design substation control equipment drawings.
• Ensure conformance with NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and applicable codes.
• Perform technical studies, prepare reports, and support other engineers on complex studies.
• Act as project manager for assigned projects with guidance from senior engineers.

Skills

Substation control drawings

SCADA DNP 3.0

Protection & control devices

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE Licensure preferred

Tools

DNP 3.0

Job description

Engineer III – Controls will provide timely review and delivery of substation control design drawings for capital and maintenance projects, including single lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, ac & dc schematics, front views, dc battery and associated equipment drawings that adhere to all applicable standards.

Full-time

Location

Hybrid, 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 control equipment.
• Ensure sound engineering principles are employed and in accordance with all applicable codes (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE) and federal, state, local codes.
• Performs technical studies and calculations, assists with the preparation of reports with conclusions and recommendations, and assists other engineers with studies of higher complexity to fulfill department goals & objectives.
• Ensure sound engineering principles are employed in accordance with all applicable Duquesne Light Company standards. Consults with and receives advice from superiors, peers and vendors to become thoroughly familiar with an assignment and to obtain necessary design and cost information. With assistance from more experienced engineers, act as project manager for assigned projects as required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, an EET, or related field (or equivalent education and experience)
• Three (3+) years of relevant experience required. See below for preferred experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include

• Experience with substation control engineering drawings i.e. dc schematics, electromechanical & microprocessor relay schemes, P&C wiring diagrams, and protection single lines.
• Experience with SCADA communications protocols such as DNP 3.0
• Experience working with electromechanical and microprocessor-based protection and control devices.
• Must be capable of walking and working within a substation environment.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical writing capabilities
• Ability to collaborate with others

Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!

• We aresafeabove all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
• We are guided by our commitment tointegrityand never compromising on ethics.
• We aredependable,collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
• We believe inequityand equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
• We are ingrained in ourcommunity; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

Physical Requirements

Work location is a combination of office environment and field work. Desk and computer work is required. Must be able to drive to various company locations.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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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