Principal Engineer - Technical Supervisor

Requisition: 82293

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it's cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. Hybrid flexible - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits eligible the first of the month coincident with or following your date of hire., designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

This position offers problem solving and challenging leadership opportunities and fills in for the Substation Engineering Manager as needed. Additionally, this position represents the Engineering Department in various key internal stakeholder committees and represents PSEGLI/LIPA on technical stakeholder committees. The focus of this position is to support the demands on Substation Engineering resources to be able to provide timely and sound evaluations and assessments on the impacts that the New York State Clean Energy Standards /New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need (LI OSW PPTN), the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Interconnection Projects, the Climate Change Vulnerability Study initiatives will have on the LIPA T&D Electric Substations, and the internal demands of the LIPA T&D Capital portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Lead a technical sub team of associate to drive various project and study initiatives
• Provide technical expertise and support to operations, project management, planning, power, marketing/sales departments, and as well as external customers in support of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Transmission Distribution system
• Review Transmission and Distribution interconnection proposals (HVDC, FACTS, Renewables) resulting from the NYISO Interconnection process, New York State Clean Energy Standards/New Yorks Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), responses to RFPs and LIPA solicitations, for compliance with LIPA transmission interconnection standards
• Review proposed modifications to existing substations and new facilities as identified by Planning studies and the Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need (LI OSW PPTN) submittals based upon reliability and economy with consideration to operations, economics, safety and maintenance requirements.
• Support the preparation of the LIPA T&D Ten Year Study, in providing the required support to validate the feasibility and requirements for the identified Transmission and Distribution project needs
• Work with Asset Strategy, SSM-Technical and Field Maintenance to identify and validate the project locations associated with the equipment replacement and upgrades associated with the approved and funded programs also to maintain an adequate and reliable spare equipment fleet
• Provide engineering services for construction/upgrade of electric substations and related facilities based upon reliability and economy with consideration to operations, economics, safety and maintenance requirements
• Develop material, engineering design, construction specifications/associated drawings, and standards as required for successful completion of assigned projects
• Develop, review and revise standards as a result of recommendations by industry associations (e.g. IEEE, EEI, ANSI, etc.) related to state of the art materials and engineering/operating methods
• Responsible for communication clear and concise project needs and project alternatives to an audience with varying levels of technical expertise including LIPA system electric customers
• Represent the department, LIPA, and company, at regulatory, community, and industry meetings
• System Emergencies - Develop temporary designs for the interconnection of mobile generation, mobile switchgear and mobile transformers

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years of Substation Engineering experience
• In depth knowledge of the major substation equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Advanced knowledge in interpreting electrical and civil construction drawings.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, etc.) related to substation engineering, design and operation.
• Broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience.
• Highly influential on strategic technical initiatives and decisions that have a major impact to the company.
• Ability to lead and motivate the team members and the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders is essential to the success of this position.
• Ability to set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues and attention to details are critical to be successful in this position.
• Demonstrated leadership on high visibility projects or functions.
• Ability to develop Design Directives and Guidelines.
• Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

PSEGLI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
PSEGLI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL EEO INFORMATION (Click link below)
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal