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Duquesne Light Company · 1 month ago

2026 Summer Internship - Regulatory Legal

Pittsburgh, PA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. The company is seeking a Summer Intern for the Office of General Counsel to assist with legal and compliance matters, providing a valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Becoming a top-performing utility requires forward thinking, the ability to balance risk and strict compliance with ever-changing federal regulations, and strong governmental relations – which is where the Office of General Counsel (OGC) department comes in

The OGC leverages the synergies between legal, compliance, internal audit and enterprise risk management, collectively providing corporate services to Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Duquesne Light Company and TEN

The OGC also includes the Corporate Secretary function for all Duquesne entities, including the governance of the ownership group and the Board of Directors

The OGC seeks intern(s) for full-time (40 hours/week) positions for the Summer 2026 Internship program

Qualification

Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationMicrosoft Office proficiencyIndependenceTeamworkLeadership ability

Required

Candidates must be full-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in an accredited college or university and have completed their Sophomore year of studies

Candidates must be in good academic standing

Candidates must be willing to work the required schedule as defined in the job description

Demonstrated leadership ability through studies, employment or extracurricular activities

Aptitude for problem solving; strong communication skills

Education Required: Second year law student at an accredited law school

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment

Applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and social media screen