Senior Construction Superintendent - Electric Transmission

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent I to lead field crews and contractors on substations, transmission, distribution and civil projects. You will manage permits, outages and safety, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, with strong preference for electric utility background. Hybrid work model with office presence and remote days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of related experience required.
• Electric utility experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of electric utility Transmission and Distribution lines and protection schemes.
• Experience in construction of distribution lines and associated equipment.
• Experience with substation Equipment Clearance Permits (ECP) and able to attain ECP qualification.
• Leadership experience in the field as a crew supervisor, crew leader, General Foreman, etc

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction and maintenance performed by DLC and contract personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Assists in the preparation of construction contract scopes of work.
• Provides constructability opinions and input.
• Initiates RFIs and Project Change Requests when necessary.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and parameters and coordinates outages and permits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree

7+ years of related experience required

Job description

Duquesne Light Company in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Sr. Construction Superintendent I to lead field crews and contractors on substations, transmission, distribution and civil projects. You will manage permits, outages and safety, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, with strong preference for electric utility background. Hybrid work model with office presence and remote days.