Sr Electrical Engineer - Substation

Duquesne Light Company

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading electric utility provider based in Pittsburgh is looking for a Mid-Senior level Electrical Engineer to develop asset strategies, manage maintenance programs, and provide technical support. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related experience. This role offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid leave. Strong communication and technical writing skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience and Professional Engineer License.
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE Standards.

Responsibilities

Develop replacement strategies for protective relay and control assets.
Manage maintenance and testing programs for protection systems.
Lead investigation and restore urgent trouble events.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Experience in electric utility substations

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Doble RTS

Powerbase

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Location: Hybrid Woods Run Complex, Pittsburgh, PA

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Asset Strategy: Develop replacement strategies for protective relay and control assets within Transmission and Distribution substations. Work closely with Protection Engineering to plan and scope upgrades of legacy relay and control panels and associated devices.
Maintenance Planning: Manage maintenance and testing programs for protection system, automatic reclosing, and sudden pressure relay devices in compliance with NERC regulatory standards. Monitor, trend, prioritize, and provide technical support in troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of substation protective devices. Prioritize work within projects and programs and work with Schedulers, Asset Management, and System Planning to coordinate job scopes. Identify opportunities for improving efficiencies in maintenance practices to reduce spend.
Trouble Support: Lead the investigation, mitigation, repair, and communications throughout the duration of the restoration of urgent or emergent trouble events. Complete root‑cause analysis, as required, and recommend remediation action or actions working with Supply Chain, Workforce Development, and/or Engineering.
Customer Excellence: Interface with industrial and commercial customers to plan, maintain, and upgrade equipment at customer substations.
Work Management System: Update Work Management System (i.e., Maximo) accordingly as assets are installed, removed, replaced, including creation of work orders, assets, and job plans. Manage work order, requisition, and expense approvals within the Work Management System.
Leadership: Mentor less experienced engineers in scope development, design, maintenance practice, and work management processes and decisions.
Storm Support: Support restoration activities associated with power outages due to storms. Other emergent work may require evening and overnight support throughout the length of the event.
Other duties as required

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Storm team duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience OR minimum of 7 years relevant work experience and Professional Engineer License
Must possess strong technical writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in electric utility substations
Professional Engineer License (licensed in the state of PA preferred)
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE Standards
Experience with Doble RTS and Powerbase

Storm Roles

All Non‑Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset.

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.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability‑related limitation.

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