2027 Summer Internship - Operations Analytics
About the role
Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy with a history of technological innovation and superior customer service. The company offers summer internships that provide a hands‑on, meaningful employment opportunity in a supportive setting that cultivates learning and collaboration. Internships are full‑time (40 hours/week), paid, and run for 12 weeks (May‑August). Interns follow Duquesne Light’s Hybrid Work Model, requiring a minimum of two days in the office and the remainder remote, and must be located in the immediate Pittsburgh area for the summer.
Responsibilities
- Work on special projects involving data analytics to support business analysis and decision making.
- Examples include safety fatigue analysis, circuit performance analysis, prediction analytics, vehicle use/drive times, inspection sampling rates, etc.
Requirements
- Full‑time, degree‑seeking student enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Completed Sophomore year of studies.
- Good academic standing.
- Willing to work the required schedule as defined in the job description.
- Demonstrated leadership ability through studies, employment or extracurricular activities.
- Aptitude for problem solving; strong communication skills.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment background check, drug screen, and social media screen.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Math, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team‑oriented environment.
Pay
Paid internship.
Schedule
Full‑time (40 hours/week) for 12 weeks (May‑August). Hybrid work model: minimum two days in the office, remaining days remote; must be in the immediate Pittsburgh area for the summer. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.