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Duquesne Light Company

Distribution Technician

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Duquesne Light Company
Provides safe, reliable electric service and drives regional clean‑energy transition in SW Pennsylvania.
Designs and installs overhead/underground distribution facilities and upgrades.
8d ago
$6,012
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Field
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utility
Energy efficiency programs
Distribution line maintenance
Transmission line maintenance
Tree planting
Customer service
Customer claims
Outage reporting
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
gis mapping
design drawings
field inspection
project coordination
customer liaison
switch installation
  • Use desktop and mobile computers with designated software to prepare design and construction drawings of overhead and underground distribution and subtransmission facilities, and third party attachments. Uses GIS/GPS portal and other technology to create or modify Company assets and attachments, including DLC owned Telecom outside of substation fence, as well as third party attachments. Submits map changes and data layers to reflect additions, retirements, replacements and other changes affecting the physical property of the Company, DLC Telecom outside of substation fence, and third party attachments.
  • Installing new manually operated, non-automated switches*
  • Designing new OH distribution/service
  • Upgrading OH transformers
  • Must organize, schedule and maintain records on work assignments with the ability to adapt to change and have keep attention to detail and customer responsiveness.
  • Adding OH transformer, split secondary bank
  • Perform design and field work in the development, rehabilitation, or alteration of all overhead and simple underground distribution facilities, primarily associated with alteration to existing circuits, including circuit extensions to provide service to new customers. Overhead jobs will typically be limited to 5 poles. Duties typically include:
  • Provide assistance to GIS Technicians involved in digital data collection of corporate inspections, distribution design and maintenance, as needed.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, estimates, construction authorities, permit requests and similar items associated with the assigned projects while creating or modifying records and submitting information in the designated document management system (DMS), Maximo, NJUNS and/or Joint Use/TPA application.
  • Completing cover up jobs
  • As required, inspect customer’s work to ensure compliance with Company specifications, all applicable codes and laws, including the NESC and NEC.
  • Perform field inspections of third party attachments, pre and post construction, of Company facilities, adhering to pre-defined schedules required by regulatory authorities.
  • Review applications for joint use attachment to Company assets, compare information with existing records and identifies any irregularities; assign a work order to all qualified and recommended third party attachment applications.
  • Make field trips, as required, to inspect the overhead and simple underground facilities, taking into account physical surroundings for the purpose of determining the project design. Also, obtains any necessary information and measurements necessary to ensure the design meets all applicable codes and standards.
  • Coordinates projects to ensure timely completion of the design phase. Provides customers with one point of contact and meets with customers, including customer representatives, municipal representatives and utility representatives, as required, to field jobs, provide customers with service locations, quote flat rate fee costs, quote post-design system generated costs for Step 7 related work (presently Maximo), and collect fees. Inspect customer work to ensure compliance with Company specifications.
What you bring
1 year
2 years
step 7
  • This duty will be added after one (1) year completed at step 7
  • This duty will be added after two (2) years completed at step 7
Benefits
  • Simple service, OH or UG from pole in OH area
  • Underground Residential Developments (URDs) with five (5) sites or less*
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
600,000 Homes
Electricity Customers
Delivers electricity to homes and businesses in the region.
$2 Billion Investment
Grid Infrastructure
Planned investment to reinforce transmission and distribution by 2027.
8% Electric Fleet
EV Deployment
Already expanding electric vehicle fleet deployment.
111 Years
Experience
Operating for over a century in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  • Privately owned energy services holding company operates through its subsidiary.
  • Frequently recognized as a trusted utility brand for innovation.
  • Clean-energy programs, smart-grid enhancements, and infrastructure modernization are key focuses.
  • Headquarters relocation to Nova Place marked a new chapter in collaboration and innovation.
Culture + Values
  • We take pride in delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring that our customers' needs come first.
  • We are committed to maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring safety is a priority in everything we do.
  • Integrity is at the core of our business practices, and we operate with transparency, honesty, and fairness.
  • We foster a culture of accountability and encourage all employees to take ownership of their work and actions.
  • Innovation and continuous improvement drive us to provide the best solutions and services to our customers.
Environment + Sustainability
30% CO2 reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Achieved a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to 2005 levels.
2050 Target
Net-Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Working to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and integrating more renewable energy sources into the grid.
  • Focusing on modernizing infrastructure to enhance grid reliability, reduce energy waste, and decrease environmental impact.
  • Investing in renewable energy projects, including wind and solar energy, to diversify the energy mix.
Inclusion & Diversity
22% Leadership
Women in Leadership Roles
As of 2023, women represent a notable share of leadership positions within the organization.
  • promotes an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and valued
  • committed to increasing diversity in leadership and expanding professional development opportunities for underrepresented groups
  • partnered with local organizations to expand career pathways for diverse talent in energy-related fields
  • actively measures progress through annual diversity and inclusion reports
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