
Engineer II - Control
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Job overview
The Engineer II - Control reviews and delivers substation control design drawings for capital and maintenance projects, ensuring they adhere to applicable standards. The role plans and engineers projects involving substation control equipment, performs technical studies and calculations, and supports project management with guidance from more experienced engineers. It follows a hybrid work model with at least two days in the Pittsburgh office each week and field work as needed.
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Full 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!
Job Title: Engineer II - Control
Position Summary: This will provide timely review and delivery of substation control design drawings for capital and maintenance projects, including single lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, ac & dc schematics, front views, dc battery and associated equipment drawings that adhere to all applicable standards.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA at Woods Run / Hybrid (2 days in office, per week)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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For all projects assigned: plan; engineer; design; create drawings, prepare and review estimates, prepare permits, update schedules, create construction orders, and procure material for engineering projects associated with substation control equipment.
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Ensure sound engineering principles are employed and in accordance with all applicable codes (NESC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE) and federal, state, local codes.
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Perform technical studies and calculations, assist with the preparation of reports with conclusions and recommendations, and assist other engineers with studies of higher complexity to fulfill department goals & objectives.
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Ensure sound engineering principles are employed in accordance with all applicable Duquesne Light Company standards. Consult with and receives advice from superiors, peers and vendors to become thoroughly familiar with an assignment and to obtain necessary design and cost information. With assistance from more experienced engineers, act as project manager for assigned projects as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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Storm role duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited college/university and two (2+) years of relevant experience
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Or in lieu of an Engineering degree: a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
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Experience with substation control engineering drawings i.e. dc schematics, electromechanical & microprocessor relay schemes, P&C wiring diagrams, and protection single lines.
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Experience with SCADA communications protocols such as DNP 3.0.
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Experience working with electromechanical and microprocessor-based protection and control devices.
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Must be capable of walking and working within a substation environment.
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Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
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Strong technical writing capabilities.
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Ability to collaborate with others.
Physical Requirements:
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Work location is a combination of office environment and field work.
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Desk and computer work is required.
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Must be able to drive to various company locations.
A Valid Driver’s License Required for this position.
Scope
Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work is typically of moderate complexity requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed.
Decision Impact
Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.
Hybrid Work
Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm Roles
All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data Governance
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.
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 [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$100–153K/yr187 salary ranges
- US median$44–55/hr383 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 377 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 10,173 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- CDM Smith31 open
- Jacobs27 open
- Eaton Corporation14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,503 postings).
- Education
- 6,933 of the 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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