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Duquesne Light Company · 21 hours ago

Engineer I - Distribution

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. The Distribution Engineer 1 will provide timely delivery of distribution engineering plans by designing, planning, and reviewing calculations for 23KV and below, ensuring compliance with applicable codes.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

For all projects assigned: plan, engineer, design, maintain, prepare and review estimates, permits, schedules, construction orders, specifications, quotes, proposals, drawings, 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, IEEE) and federal, state, 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 become thoroughly familiar with an assignment and to obtain necessary design and cost information. Working closely with more experienced engineers, act as a Project Manager for assigned projects

Work with Distribution Designers to ensure that overhead, underground, and subtransmission 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

Become an NEC and NESC well versed on OH and UG distribution design