Requisition: 82669
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200
Work Location Category: Hybrid
Job SummaryThis position is part of a team responsible for planning of the LIPA 4kV and 13kV distribution system on Long Island. This position offers challenging opportunities and problem solving scenarios where the engineer will be able to incorporate and observe his or her creative ideas come to fruition. The distribution planning position pioneers the future by analyzing and integrating the innovative technologies into the system.
Roles that include NERC CIP responsibilities:
- Owns functional tasks on day-to-day compliance with the all the NERC Standard's Requirements assigned.
- Serves as contact for all assigned compliance activities. Coordinates the reviews and approvals as specified in Standard Requirements.
- Ensures required policies/procedures are
- followed and that any local dept-level procedures encompassing the NERC Compliance Standards Requirements are up to date.
- Provides materials for required reviews and approvals of all assigned compliance activities for submission.
- Works with SME Mgrs and Lead SME Contributor on functional day-to-day compliance activities to ensure all are effectively coordinated, sustained in the LOB. Provides updated and approved input to the Lead SME for the Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets, CIP Evidence Request Tool, O&P Evidence Tracking Sheet and for all assigned NERC Standard. Includes FERC, NERC, NPCC, LIPA, NY State, DHS.
Job Responsibilities- Lead technical sub team of engineers to support various Distribution Planning initiatives including the Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Studies
- Review and recommend changes to the distribution system to optimize performance, maintain safety, increase reliability and minimize environmental impact.
- Support the 5 year Capital Budget Plan.
- Responsible for voltage and contingency studies (voltage, load flow, short circuit) involving LIPA distribution system.
- Identify and resolve weaknesses within the LIPA distribution system, by designing and issuing projects in order to meet distribution design criteria.
- Review the development of the 3-year summer and winter feeder and bank load forecast.
- Support Electric Service Operations as requested and resolving operating concerns during peak operating conditions.
- Preparing Purpose and Necessity statements and One-line diagrams for new distribution and substation projects.
- This position requires to lead and review Distributed Energy Resources studies for interconnection customers
- Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning within the organization.
Job Specific Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in Transmission and/or Distribution systems
- At least five (5) years Distribution Planning experience
- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
- Familiarity with distribution system planning models (CYME) for load flow, voltage, short circuit and contingency analyses is preferred, as well as knowledge of engineering economics fundamentals necessary to evaluate alternative system proposals
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office applications Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; strong planning and organizing skills; adaptable and results-oriented
- As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving history
- Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required
Desired:- Masters in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and/or PE is preferred
- Knowledge of electric transmission, resource, substation, and distribution systems and equipment is preferred.
- Knowledge of Python Programming, VBA, SQL and C++ is preferred
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.
