Hybrid Distribution Engineer III

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, seeks an Engineer III - Distribution to plan, engineer and design critical distribution projects. You will prepare estimates, permits, schedules and specifications while ensuring adherence to NESC/NEC/ANSI/IEE codes.

Working in a hybrid environment at the Woods Run Complex, you will collaborate with designers and vendors, perform loading studies, and guide projects from concept to completion. A Bachelor's in E.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or related field (or equivalent education and experience). ABET-accredited college/university preferred.
• Three (3) years' experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, design, maintain, prepare and review estimates, permits, schedules, construction orders, specifications, quotes, proposals, drawings, and license applications.
• For engineering projects associated with area and level of expertise including distribution, standards/materials, and maintenance, ensure sound engineering principles are employed and in accordance with all applicable codes (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEE) and federal, state, and local codes.
• Performs moderately technical pole loading/guying calculations, cable pulling calculations, and transformer loading studies.
• Consults with and receives advice from superiors, peers, and vendors to becomes thoroughly familiar with an assignment and to obtain necessary design and cost information.
• With limited guidance, acts as a Project Manager for assigned projects, and reviews engineering contractor work.
• Work with Distribution Designers to ensure that overhead, underground, and sub transmission engineering designs are engineered according to Duquesne Light and NESC Standards, obtaining guidance and advice for more complex issues.
• Review the Distribution Designers material and cost estimates.
• Attend customer project site meetings.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

ABET-accredited college/university preferred

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, seeks an Engineer III - Distribution to plan, engineer and design critical distribution projects. You will prepare estimates, permits, schedules and specifications while ensuring adherence to NESC/NEC/ANSI/IEE codes.

Working in a hybrid environment at the Woods Run Complex, you will collaborate with designers and vendors, perform loading studies, and guide projects from concept to completion. A Bachelor's in E.E.