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Duquesne Light Company · 18 hours ago

2026 Summer Internship - Emergency Management/Business Continuity

Pittsburgh, PA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. They are seeking a Summer Intern for Emergency Management/Business Continuity to assist with various responsibilities including fire and life safety, disaster recovery process mapping, and business continuity exercises.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Fire and life safety

Public safety exercises

BESS fire pre-planning

Insurance required fire pre-planning for substations

Flood planning

Business continuity BIA's

Disaster recovery process mapping

Business continuity exercises

Qualification

Emergency ManagementBusiness ContinuityAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamworkLeadership

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 have at least one semester remaining after completion of the internship/must not have graduated prior to the internship starting

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

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Emergency Management, Fire and Emergency Services, Disaster Management, or Business Continuity and Resilience

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