Staff Engineer

Requisition: 79903

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000

Incentive: PIP 10%

Work Location Category: Hybrid

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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

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, and 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.

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 Transmission Operations Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the Transmission Control Center to enable the safe, economic, and reliable operation of the electric generation, transmission and substation systems.

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the scheduling of generation and transmission tie-line outages to ensure appropriate levels of power supply to meet forecasted load demand, in coordination with work scheduled by Transmission Outage Planners

• Support the release and commissioning process for new transmission and substation equipment

• Support the review of Engineering one-Lines within Transmission Operations for capital improvements

• Assist with the development and maintenance of electrical equipment facility ratings in SCADA databases to ensure reliable electric system operation in compliance with NERC standards.

• Maintain and support Transmission Security Management (TSM) network model subsystems within the SCADA Energy Management System which includes the state estimator, contingency analysis and dispatcher training simulator functions. This process involves developing and implementing modeling changes to reflect configuration changes on the electric transmission system.

• Create, maintain and update reports relating to the normal and emergency operation of the electric system (voltage reduction, transmission and substation equipment ratings, alarm settings, under-frequency settings, generation capability curves, load reductions, etc.)

• Participate, as required, on various industry councils and committees (ie. NYISO Operating Committee, NYISO System Operating Advisory Committee (SOAS), New York State Reliability Council (NYSRC), NYISO Transmission Operations Working Group (NYTOPWG))

• Assist in the delivery of training for System Operators

• Interface with various divisions and departments to track the progress of resolutions to operating problems.

• Perform system and operating studies as required to reflect planned work and real-time conditions during peak and other unique system configurations.

• Support, maintain and provide appropriate documentation to ensure LIPA compliance with all regulating agencies (NERC, NPCC, NYSRC, etc.).

• Attend the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Training Seminar twice a year.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical)

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering utility experience

• Applicants will be required to take and pass an approved aptitude test in order to be considered for this position.

• Comprehensive computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new programs or programming languages.

• Leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and be able to prioritize work and provide leadership during critical system events.

• Must be confident making decisions often with limited input and extreme time constraints.

• Excellent problem solving skills.

• Proficient written and clear oral communication skills.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain NERC Transmission Operator certification within one year of taking the position.

Immigration Support will not be provided in association with this position now or in the future

Desired:

• Preference will be given to those applicants whose experience includes working with Visual Basic, Excel, and Access.

Minimum Years of Experience

4 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certifications

None Noted

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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.

As an employee of PSEG 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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