Protection Engineer II - Relay and System Reliability

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

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company is seeking an Engineer II – Protection to perform protection-related activities for projects of moderate complexity, ensuring safe, reliable installation and operation of facilities. The role is hybrid and based at the Woods Run complex in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities include protection studies, relay coordination, and writing technical documentation, with emphasis on meeting NESC/NEC/IEEE standards and DLC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college/university.
• Two (2)+ years of related experience.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to drive to various company locations.
• Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Utility or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and review protection recommendations, perform short circuit studies and relay coordination studies.
• Ensure recommendations meet applicable federal, state and local codes (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE) and DLC standards.
• Provide studies, engineering, design and technical support for DLC Operations and outside consultants.
• Proactively prepare recommendations and implement changes to upgrade facilities and reliability.
• Support changes in equipment performance, legislation, standards, and safety practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations for engineering management.
• Interact with engineers, technicians, and non-engineering personnel.
• Provide technical support related to NERC standards PRC-002, 004, 006, 023, 027.
• Storm team duties may be assigned.

Skills

Protection experience

Clear communication

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree consideration

Tools

CAPE

ASPEN

SEL AcSELerator

S&C Intellilink

ENOSERV PowerBase

Job description

Duquesne Light Company is seeking an Engineer II – Protection to perform protection-related activities for projects of moderate complexity, ensuring safe, reliable installation and operation of facilities. The role is hybrid and based at the Woods Run complex in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities include protection studies, relay coordination, and writing technical documentation, with emphasis on meeting NESC/NEC/IEEE standards and DLC policies.