Duquesne Light Employee Review

Former Employee – worked at Duquesne Light

Pros – The company has been around for over 100 years. It seems relatively stable, however, the Union contract is up in 2010 so I am not sure how that will affect everyone. The salary and benefits are good for the region. However! Negotiate upfront because they DO NOT give raises or cost of living increases. The only way to get a raise is to be promoted. They used to have a kick ass bonus plan but that was taken away. The employees are very nice and helpful. The environment is fairly laid back. As long as you get your work done, nobody seems to care what you do.

Cons – Senior management is nowhere to be seen. 2007 Bonus's thrown out the door without any explanation. There is no common goal or vision at the company. This is all in conjuction with the company being sold to Macquarie, an Austrailian investment firm. Maybe they want people to leave??? It seems like they are happy when people making high salaries leave. Then they can cut the budget. It seems like they are going to try to bust the Union. They don't replace anyone in the Union that retires. For a public utility, they spend money like drunken sailors. I am surprised at how much money is wasted.

Advice to Senior Management – Communicate what is going on with the company to the people who keep it running.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend