Residential Electrician New Construction Electrician-- residential new construction Starting wage electrician $20-$25 per hour (dependent on experience/knowledge) with raises following performance. Perks include: holiday pay, sick pay, vacation pay Experience in residential new construction electric: single family dwelling, custom/spec homes preferred Must be able to use company daily communication software application (ie: tasks, pictures, notes) Organizing company vehicles and jobsite to create a professional work environment Driving company vehicles/ trailers when required Read electrical blue prints Have knowledge of the NEC pertaining to residential electrical construction Work independently Perform work in a neat, professional manner, and being aware of surroundings and remain safe Troubleshooting Pass random drug tests (even after hired) Job Type: Full-time • Summary* As a Residential Electrician specializing in New Construction, you will be integral to the electrical installation and maintenance of residential properties. Reporting to the Project Manager, your role involves applying your electrical expertise, knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and hands-on experience with tools and equipment. You will work on construction sites, interpreting blueprints and schematics to ensure safe and efficient electrical systems. Your skills in low and high voltage systems, along with your understanding of construction processes, will be essential in delivering high-quality electrical solutions for new homes. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off Ability to Commute: • Pittsburgh, PA 15139 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Pittsburgh, PA 15139: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 100% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Role and Responsibilities Journeymen Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Under supervision of Foremen and Project Managers, they also ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Other duties may include: • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. • Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job; Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. • Be knowledgeable on tool usage, some examples include: cable reels, screwdrivers, stripping tools, voltage or current meters, wire or cable cutters, etc. • Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. • Determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. • Follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. • Fluent with EMT conduit and modest experience with rigid conduit. • Can perform power distributions (transformers, panels, fenders, etc.). • Able to perform large and small wire pulls with little or no supervision. • Must have some knowledge of special systems. • Establish and maintain a team work environment with others; appropriate interaction with external customers or the public. • Other additional related tasks and duties as needed. Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; Hold a Journeymen’s card (completed 4 years of Apprenticeship) or equivalent in years of experience; Minimum of OSHA 10 completed. Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. Electricians may be involved in construction or maintenance usually work a 40-hour, five-day week plus overtime when required. Working conditions can change dramatically from one job to another, varying from indoors in clean conditions to outdoors on scaffolding, and to confined and restricted locations. May require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions; exposure to contaminants and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Physical Demands This is largely an active role. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials; Requires repetitive movement; climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles; standing, walking and running; using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls; and bending or twisting. Preferred Skills First Aid/CPR/AED, Arc Flash Attention To Detail, Technical Management, Electronics Troubleshooting, Basic Safety, Quality Focus, Ability to use Electronic Mail, Resource and Time Management, Knowledgeable in materials, methods and tools.
See More Details >>Job Title: Engineer II - Commissioning 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 Operations Technical Services (Commissioning) Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely installation and testing for various substation equipment types including relays, breakers, transformers, and station batteries. Deliverables include on-site engineering support for capital and maintenance projects, testing, reviewing tests performed by others, and procuring and producing test reports with summaries and conclusions. Location: In Office - Woods Run complex in Pittsburgh. PA Responsibilities: · Evaluate and interpret Protection Engineering relay and equipment protection recommendations. · Evaluate engineering designs for protective relaying and substation equipment, replacements, upgrades, modifications, and new installations utilizing Protection Engineering recommendations, Asset Management and Planning scopes of work. o Engineering designs include drawing lists, bill of materials, AC and DC schematics, panel front views, panel, and equipment wiring diagrams, annunciator diagrams, SCADA communication diagrams, and various other diagrams. · Create plans, which ensure essential protection schemes are kept in service without jeopardizing substation function, and coordinate plan execution with bargaining unit employees and other parties, such as: o Isolation plans to isolate and safely remove from service substation relaying and equipment. o Removal plans to eliminate required substation relaying and equipment. o Develop cable pull plans for installations utilizing new cables. o Develop tagging plans for all isolation points. o Develop cutover plans to eliminate required substation relaying and equipment and add new substation relaying and equipment. · Function test schemes for correctness using field-marked prints. · Collaborate with bargaining unit employees to test protective equipment (large power transformers, current transformers, potential transformers, breaker, etc.) procuring test results, and producing test reports with summaries and conclusions, retesting, or failing equipment when necessary. · Document, review, interpret, understand, organize, and archive test results from protective equipment, protective devices, end-to-end testing, etc. Performing technical calculations and studies when required. Prepare test reports with conclusions and recommendations as required. · Utilizing function tested and verified schematics, perform GPS synchronized end-to-end testing of protection schemes per protection recommendations, comprehend and understand results to verify time synchronized proper operation of all protective devices. Coordinate end-to-end testing for multiphase projects. · Enforce and review testing methodology and test results; determine if all tests have passed with expected and satisfactory results. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: · Perform other job-related duties as assigned · Storm role duties as assigned Education and Experience Required: · Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university is required. · Two (2+) or more years of progressive and relevant experience required. · Valid driver’s license required. · Additional certifications, such as PE or EIT/FE are preferred. · A combination of experience working both in the field and in office is preferred. Skills/Abilities: · Must have excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills · Must have excellent troubleshooting skills Storm Roles All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. 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.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Pittsburgh, PA, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with approximately 17,000 in Pennsylvania, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Pittsburgh earn an average of $1,558 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,096. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
