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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!
The Sr Operations Training Simulator (OTS) Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining an Operations Training Simulator that appropriately models the Duquesne Light Company (DLC) Operations Center real-time operating environment to support DLC Operations Center training needs.
Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Woods Run Complex
Job Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot DLC’s Operations Training Simulator to support training of DLC Operations Center personnel
• Coordinate with internal teams including the Operations Center Training team and the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Team to design, develop, and evaluate scenarios in the OTS to support training and exercise needs
• Work closely with internal teams to manage the OTS simulator availability and schedule to support training and exercise needs
• Develop and maintain a process to rapidly establish base cases from real time conditions
• Develop training materials, procedures, and/or other forms of documentation to support the use of the OTS by Operations Center personnel
• Assist with the evaluation of training and maintain documentation required to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements
• Identify and recommend improvements to system modeling
• Perform simulation analysis in support of Reliability Engineering team testing
Education/Experience Required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or relevant discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university preferred.
• Seven (7) years related work experience that demonstrates:
• Familiarity with EMS or SCADA systems
• Familiarity with real-time electric power system operations
• Strong technical background including proficiency with troubleshooting
• Valid state driver’s license
Education/Experience Preferred
• Utility experience, specifically electric utility
• Knowledge of OSI Monarch SCADA
• Experience with Operations Technology simulation
• Studies of system performance and its relationship to system operator actions
• Knowledge of system simulators such as Matlab/Simulink
• Knowledge of federal and state electric utility requirements and policies concerning electric system operations
• Knowledge of State Estimator Modeling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, and Power BI
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.
