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Duquesne Light Company · 4 days ago

Supervisor, Distribution Engineering

Aliquippa, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. The Supervisor, Distribution Engineering will direct the activities of the Distribution design group, ensuring the timely delivery of complex distribution electrical engineering designs for system improvements and maintenance projects.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Directs the assignment and scheduling of complex electrical engineering design work, which meet Duquesne Light standards and all applicable industry codes, for a staff of Distribution Designers performing design work associated with the Distribution and Sub-transmission system additions or modifications to ensure the timely delivery of safe, efficient, reliable service to all customers. 35%

Monitor and report on progress of all projects, both internally and externally designed, to ensure schedules are and coordinate with all other support groups for timely availability of equipment and materials. 15%

Coordinate with the Training Department to ensure the necessary training and training materials are provided for the Distribution Designers on any new equipment and/or design standards. 5%

Create a working environment that fosters safety, teamwork, employee initiative and accountability to maintain high levels of productivity for assigned projects. Counsel and evaluate personnel performance. 15%

Perform Project Management function in reviewing/developing, project scopes, reports, design schedules, drawings, specifications, correspondence, design standards, recommendations, requisitions and cost estimates to ensure all designs are in a timely, cost-effective manner that meets DLCo standards and project scopes. 15%

Participate in standards discussions to ensure distribution design standard is effective and follows all recent company, local, and federal codes and any applicable changes. Provide training to distribution engineering design group on new standards and ensure proper implementation of new design standards. Provide significant oversight of the final engineering design to ensure all standard requirements have been met. 15%

Other duties as assigned and as necessary

Support the restoration of customer’s power due to storm damage (see Storm Roles, below)

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPennsylvania Utility RegulationsProject ManagementOracle Customer Information SystemsMetering SystemsMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision Making

Required

Bachelor Science degree from an ABET accredited college/university required

Five (5) years related experience required

Valid driver's license is required for travel to and between sites

Knowledge of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulations

Working knowledge of Oracle Customer Information Systems

Working knowledge of Metering Systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word

Ability to provide direction and respond to irregularities or unusual operating conditions observed by employees during the course of their normal daily work

Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, and allocate work to others

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to analyze and develop strategies to manage multiple people and/or projects

Must be able to make clear, concise decisions under stressful conditions

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company's core values