Software Engineer III

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

Overall Purpose

The Software Engineer III works collaboratively with and assists team members in support of Duquesne Light Company’s (DLC) efforts to develop solutions to business and technical problems. The Software Engineer III will support the overall operation of Duquesne Light’s Supervisory Control and DATA Acquisition System (SCADA). Support will include the day-to-day needs of control room operating staff and other end users, including interacting with the SCADA field engineering groups to resolve issues, and participate in on-call rotation as required to support the operations department and maintain high SCADA and supporting systems availability.

Location: Hybrid, Woods Run Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Responsibilities :

• Perform daily, weekly and other periodic procedural tasks to verify the state of the SCADA system, perform programming and database projects associated with the real-time operation of the Duquesne Light’s SCADA, and actively participate with the IT-SCADA engineering staff on various engineering assignments relating to the operation and support of the SCADA System.

• Provide Support of the SCADA system, specifically data acquisition issues: Frontend Communication processor issues, communication technologies using analog, digital , DNP3, frame relay or MPLS, protocols used by the SCADA system to collect data from field Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), support for Inter- Control Center Protocol (ICCP), as well as for the Outage Management System (OMS).

• Actively maintain the asset database and Ports and Services data and support and maintain compliance with CIP Standards.

• Responsible for participation on one or more project teams, application development, integration, and modification activities, as well as related maintenance and support.

• Participate in project planning sessions with team members to analyze Business IT requirements.

• Work with project team to define and design project scope.

• Configure and integrate applications per written specifications using disciplined software development processes.

• Translate business and technical requirements into application modules.

• Test and implement application modules, ensuring application meets needs of client and business.

• Aid in the preparation and presentation of status updates for projects.

• Maintain awareness of new developments in Data Acquisition and SCADA/EMS technology as applied to power system control and operation.

• Participate in the verification and testing of the Alternate Operations Control Center.

• Provide ongoing maintenance of client/server applications or tools.

• Handle Tier II support issues (tickets) within area of expertise.

• Engage in limited amounts of client interaction.

• Participate in the 24/7 SCADA On-Call Rotation.

Education/Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related technical field required.

• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a commensurate combination of educations and experience will be considered.

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

Skills and Experience Utilized in this Role Include:

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

• Ability to exhibit sound technical judgment under pressure.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, mathematical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to prioritize.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC’s core values:

• Energized to shape the future;

• Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;

• Collaborative in approaching all challenges;

• Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;

• Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

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.

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:

Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

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.

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.