1290A Staff Engineer

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: PSEG

Requisition:  81143

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

As a Substation Engineering Staff Engineer at PSEGLI, you will be part of the team responsible for performing the engineering, design, construction and project management assistance on large-scale electric substation projects.

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

  • Provide technical 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
  • Responsible to develop and issue design and construction drawings and material requisitions for Substation projects.  This work includes design of new substations, modifications and expansion of existing substations, and replacement of existing substation equipment
  • Review Transmission Independent Power Producers (HVDC, Statcoms, Synchronous generation, renewable energy, battery storage) interconnect drawings for compliance with LIPA transmission interconnection standards
  • Review Distribution Interconnections Design for compliance with LIPA distribution interconnection standards
  • System Emergencies - Develop temporary designs for the interconnection of mobile generation, mobile switchgear and mobile transformers
  • Participate in project conceptualization meetings and pre-design field walk-downs to discuss specific projects with Engineering, Operating, Maintenance and Project Management Departments
  • Meet and work with field forces to discuss and review proposed designs in the engineering and design phase and to resolve design issues during the construction phase of a project
  • Work with internal and external organizations/customers to ensure prudent engineering solutions are undertaken to special engineering and construction projects
  • Represent the Electric Engineering Department, LIPA, and PSEGLI at regulatory, community and industry meetings
  • Work with internal and external organizations/customers to ensure prudent engineering solutions are undertaken to special engineering and construction projects

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

  • B.S. in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience in electric utility and familiarity with transmission and distribution systems 
  • Knowledge of substation equipment
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, NEC, NESC, etc related to electric transmission system engineering, design and opera on.  Familiarity with Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) guidelines.
  • Familiarity with AutoCad or other drafting application
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office computer programs such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience interfacing with other engineering disciplines, construction and Project Management personnel.
  • Demonstrate effective planning, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Must be adaptable and results-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated effective inter personal skills, leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client experience focus
  • A valid US driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history

 

Minimum Years of Experience

4 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certifications

None Noted

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are 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 would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. 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 such a positive result.

PSEG 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. 

PSEG 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.

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