Engineer III - Operations Compliance

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!

Summary

DLC Operations Compliance team (Team) provides support to DLC Operations personnel, including Operations Center, Substations field personnel, Asset Management, Engineering and Protection Engineering to ensure and maintain compliance with transmission reliability and security regulatory requirements, including NERC Reliability Standards applicable to DLC as well as requirements mandated by PJM, Reliability First, and the Pennsylvania PUC. This position will contribute their experience and technical knowledge to continue to position the Team to provide knowledgeable reliability and security compliance support across all of DLC Operations.

Location: Hybrid at the Woods Run Complex in Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities

• Participate in a robust change control process for field assets, including entering change requests and working with field employees to document changes.
• Perform field observations, audits, and walkdowns to verify compliance with applicable requirements. Review, update, and occasionally create DLC internal policies and procedures that support compliance.
• Train personnel performing responsibilities that contribute to achieving compliance on applicable procedures and requirements, including preparing or assisting in preparing job aids and training materials as needed.
• Assist personnel with developing, and participate in review of, the necessary documentation to provide evidence of compliance and participate in reviews of DLC internal controls.
• Work with appropriate SMEs and representatives of DLC’s Corporate Compliance group to investigate and document potential non-compliance.
• Maintain awareness of changes in requirements or interpretations of requirements applicable to DLC, and if directed, work with appropriate SMEs to develop action plans for maintaining compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Storm team duties as assigned

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant field of study plus 3 or more years of work experience.

Preferred

Electric industry work experience and knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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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.

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