Project Coordinator - EV Projects - Duquesne Light Company : Job Details

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 Project Associate II will join a dynamic team focused on creating a more sustainable future by supporting electrification throughout the region. The Project Associate II will help drive EV awareness and support the implementation of innovative customer solutions, including the Community, Fleet & Transit Charging Pilot and the Electric Fleet Advisory Service, that drive the adoption of EVs and growth of charging infrastructure in communities throughout the Pittsburgh region. Duquesne Light Company (DLC) seeks to fill two positions at the Associate II level to fill this role.

Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with regular travel throughout DLC service territory

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the planning, development and execution of Community, Fleet & Transit Charging Pilot projects by supporting activities including, but not limited to, business relationship cultivation, site assessment, eligibility screening, agreement negotiation, project close-out and inspection reporting.
• Support the administration of the Electric Fleet Advisory Service by working directly with customers to collect fleet data and oversee data analysis to produce a customized fleet electrification roadmap.
• Strengthen Duquesne Light's community-based organization engagement approach through collaboration with Customer Assistance stakeholders, provide special assistance to disadvantaged communities and support efforts to ensure equity in the growth of electric mobility.
• Support compelling in-person and virtual EV educational content, events, trainings, workshops, and webinars for customers, stakeholders and Duquesne Light employees.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for customers by researching and responding to requests for technical assistance.
• Assist customers applying for grants to fund EVs and charging infrastructure and drive results by facilitating Duquesne Light's engagement on regional grants.
• Assist with data monitoring and analysis to inform performance and regulatory reporting requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in policy, planning, environmental science, sustainability or business is required.
• Two (2+) or more years of experience in project management or development is required.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Energy and enthusiasm for creating innovative, sustainable change in the Pittsburgh region
• Excellent interpersonal skills, works well with others and helps foster a supportive work environment
• Ability to listen, problem solve, and respond quickly to customers to uphold DLC's high standards of customer service
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain complex information
• Keen attention to detail, self-motivated, and organized
• Ability to learn and communicate technical concepts and maintain knowledge of industry trends
• Possess basic data literacy and analytic skills, including data entry, interpretation, visualization, and report creation; experience with PowerBI preferred
• Ability to understand the convergence of sustainable technology solutions and customer needs

Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!

• We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
• We are guided by our commitment to integrity and never compromising on ethics.
• We are dependable, collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
• We believe in equity and equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
• We are ingrained in our community; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

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 is typically of moderate complexity, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to builds knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed.

Decision Impact:

Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.

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.

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 [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.