Sr Engineer - Asset Management

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!

Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh.

The Sr. Engineer - Asset Management will provide technical support and expertise for the lifecycle activities of Overhead and Underground, Transmission/Distribution Networks/Assets including but not limited to: poles, transformers, conductors, intelligent pole top devices, manholes, network vaults, radial vaults, underground cable, aerial cable manholes, pad mount transformers, network vaults, radial vaults, underground cable, aerial cable, and other associated equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Planning/Program Management: Identify and develop cost effective asset replacement projects and programs to address aging infrastructure and performance issues. Prioritizes programs and projects to align with company objectives and system needs.
• Technical Support: Provide, subject matter expertise, and technical support to engineering, shops, construction, and maintenance personnel to address equipment maintenance, testing, repairs, replacements, operations, compliance and/or technical specification matters.
• Standards Compliance: Support compliance with all internal and external standards including PUC, NESC and NERC by developing, monitoring, and managing programs as well as maintaining records and data in accordance with established requirements to meet all applicable standards.
• Preventive Maintenance Management: Establish, maintain, and execute tailored preventive maintenance programs for assets based on asset criticality and health to increase asset life. Provide technical support to field operations personnel to ensure effective application of sound maintenance practices and testing procedures are followed.
• Safety Consciousness: Evaluate current work methods to ensure that all applicable safety standards are being complied with and make recommendations to improved company operating practices in line with industry best practices.
• Other duties as assigned, assist in covering Storm Duty Responsibilities.
• Storm roleas appropriate to their role and skillset

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required.
• Seven (7) years of related experience required.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft office proficiency.
• Experience utilizing Asset/work Tracking databases (such as Maximo) preferred.
• General knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NESC, NERC, FERC, and environmental regulations preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings 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, sexual orientation and gender identity 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 Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.