Engineer III - Metering

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Job Title:

Engineer III - Metering

Position Summary

The

Engineer – Metering

, under semi-direct supervision, is responsible for supporting the overall operation of Duquesne Light’s Meter Services organization. Support will include the day-to-day needs of field and office employees, with a focus on developing technical expertise in multiple software programs as well as an enhanced understanding of industry standards in the field of metering. This position will ensure that high levels of accuracy and reliability for revenue metering installations are maintained as specified by DLC and regulatory agencies.

Location:

Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Duties And Responsibilities

- Contribute to design of metering schemes for cogenerators, multi-location load analysis, and complicated rate structure tariffs, for the purpose of proper measurement of energy consumption and generation.

- Maintain regulatory compliance of annual in-service testing and exchange programs, and ensure their completion in a timely manner.

- Prepare meter recommendations that ensure proper design of meter installations.

- Work collaboratively with Meter Services team members to identify and solve complex metering issues that impact customer billing.

- Provide support and management of meter inventory and shop testing scripting with meter management software.

- Provide technical input for software technology and testing related to the Metering Services Organization.

- Independently create, modify and run SQL and scripting languages as necessary to provide or modify data needed for operations.

- Coordinate, develop, recommend and justify implementation of new technology/metering equipment to provide improved operating efficiency, reduced operating costs, increased accuracy and reliability within corporate guidelines and budget allocations.

- Coordinate the procurement of field test equipment and appropriate regulatory agency certification and provide personnel training for field use to assure that company meters are calibrated accurately.

- Develop and implement company metering standards to ensure that proper metering designs are built according to applicable codes.

- Coordinate with the Training Department to provide the necessary training and training materials for engineering and field personnel on any new or existing policies, testing equipment and maintenance methods

- Develop and review standard operation procedures to ensure compliance and operating efficiencies internal and external to Metering Systems.

- Provide support to all members of the Metering Systems organization, escalating and communicating needs as necessary and appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

- Storm role duties as assigned

Education And Experience Required

- Roles at this level require an Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university.

- Electrical Engineering degree is strongly preferred.

- Three (3+) or more years of experience required.

- Valid state driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Utility Metering, Engineering, and/or telemetry preferred

Skills/Abilities

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Microsoft office suite expertise

- Strong problem solving/analytical skills

- Experience with SQL and scripting

- Solid organization skills

- Ability to complete concurrent projects to ensure timely, efficient and accurate deadlines are met.

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 activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

The problems and issues faced are vague. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Physical Requirements

Day-to-day operations will be conducted in a normal office environment with some travel to different company service locations. When conducting field visits, work sites may have less than desirable conditions including but not limited to climbing ladders, walking in wooded areas, or visiting hazardous locations.

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 operational 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.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.

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