Advanced Grid Planning Engineer at Duquesne Light Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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!

Overall Purpose:

 

Collaborative and integral team member whom performs a broad range of engineering and system planning duties for the General Manager of Advanced Grid Solutions in order to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of prosed pilot projects and customer driven high-profile work.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

Supports the General Manager and team in preparation of all analytical studies for all conceptualized projects. Provide oversight and work with other groups to ensure the timely completion requests by working with System Planning, Asset Management, Engineering, PMO group, Sourcing, and Ops Finance.  Performs other duties that are performed by Distribution Planning Engineers as needed to help support the modeling and power system analyses now being performed due to new software and emerging technologies.

 

Education/Experience Required:

 

Roles at this level require an ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer), but with relevant skills.  5+ years’ experience.  Preferred experience would be an experienced industry Electric Utility Distribution Planner with experience with 1-3 years’ experience.

 

Decision Impact:

 

Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on significant past experience to perform role. Proficient in the body of knowledge of given discipline or specialty area. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

 

Scope:

 

Responsibilities are generally tactical and basic in nature, however work may vary in type and complexity requiring the incumbent to be flexible to adjust to the given situation.  Primary focus is on daily deliverables and outputs, while at the same time developing a knowledge of the broader context in which the work is being performed.

 

• Support and facilitate all program projects and projects under Advanced Grid Solutions.


• Work with Operations, IT, Regulatory, and Customer on collaborating on aspects of the system which might need to be looked at sooner rather than later


• Participate in the planning process to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the distribution + transmission system utilizing Advanced Grid Solutions (a) Assess the capabilities of the distribution system and its adherence with the planning criteria and industry best practices; (b) Conduct power flow studies, build power flow models, and prepare economic analyses to develop short- and long-term distribution system plans; (c) Lead the development of business cases to obtain capital funding necessary to implement projects.


• Increase coordination and integration with internal and external resources to streamline communication with customer relations


• Support DLC’s future grid and support executing the road map by implementing and enabling technologies and applications.


• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation for presentation to engineering management. Effectively interact with and communicate complex engineering concepts to fellow engineers, technicians, and non-engineering personnel.


• Support and maintain relationships with IT, Regulatory, Customer Service, and Operations


• Support and provide technical subject matter expertise in relevant policy and regulatory discussions

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SharePoint.


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Adaptability, flexibility, and comfort with working in a fast-paced environment.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage various priorities.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Prompt executor.

Duquesne Light Company 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 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's commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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