Associate Engineer PSEG LI
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Location: Hicksville, NY, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 81484
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 63,500
- $ 100,500
Work Location Category: Onsite
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
The Associate Engineer will be responsible for FERC/NYISO support and perform engineering and design services, provide construction and project management assistance to ensure successful completion of large and small scale electric transmission projects including those in preliminary states with the NYISO (New York Independent System Operator). Provide technical support to Operations, Project Management, Planning, Permitting, Public Affairs, Power System Management, as well as external customers in support of the LIPA Transmission system. Evaluate the application and use of systems, materials, equipment and new technologies in support of the LIPA transmission system.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop technical scoping of required one-lines for future overhead and underground transmission circuits proposed, modified or interconnected with. This would include those connecting to LIPA owned or LIPA/NYPA/Developer contracted substations including internal capital work and NYISO interconnection projects.
- Evaluate the proposals from external sources for changes to the LIPA system. Including the design of electric transmission systems and related facilities based upon reliability and economy, with consideration to operation, safety and maintenance requirements.
- Technically support a team of PSEGLI technical contributors to produce quality reports and correspondence to NYS agencies, LIPA and internal departments.
- Utilizing knowledge of engineering design and analysis of electric transmission systems from 23kV to 345kV to develop material, engineering design, construction specifications/associated drawings, takeoffs, request estimates, and standards as required for successful completion of assigned transmission projects (Overhead or Underground Transmission).
- Develop, review and revise standards as a result of recommendations by industry associations and codes (e.g. IEEE, EEI, ANSI, AEIC, EPRI and NESC) related to state of the art materials and engineering/operating methods.
- Participate in Research & Development initiatives, evaluate and procure new materials/equipment to improve performance of the electric transmission system utilizing knowledge of technical evaluation of specifications for equipment and materials and to determine compatibility in the intended application /design
- Work with internal and external organizations/customers to ensure prudent engineering solutions are undertaken to special engineering and construction projects.
- Perform budget/project cost estimates, special engineering studies, investigations and calculations as required.
- Adhere to Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) guidelines as they apply to the electric industry.
- Strong interpersonal, communications, writing and administrative skills.
- Some experience with various business and technical software (e.g. Word, Excel, and AutoCAD).
- Ability to respond to emergency storm and other conditions requires field work during off hours.
- Must posess a valid US drivers license with a safe and satisfactory driving history with the ability to travel in the territory as needed.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Must demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
• Must demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must have strong planning and organization skills
• Must be adaptable and results-oriented
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history
Desired:
• Electrical utility experience
• Familiarity with the transmission and distribution systems
• Able to read / understand electrical one lines
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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.
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