Associate Substation Engineer – Field Testing

PSEG Long Island LLC; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paternal leave

Family leave

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PSEG Long Island is seeking an associate engineer to join the Substation Maintenance Technical department. The role focuses on electrical insulation testing of substation class equipment for acceptance, routine, diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks, with opportunities to support test results analysis and spare parts sourcing.

The candidate will review test results, assist with procedures for maintenance and repair, maintain equipment databases, and contribute to compliance efforts including data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Proficient 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
• Demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail as well as planning and organizational skills. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word)
• Must be able to draft clear and precise documents outlining technical requirements
• Must have good interpersonal skills to communicate complex technical issues to a broad audience
• Must be willing to work OT as required and perform on-call/emergency support as needed
• Possess leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus
• 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
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and other guidelines related to electric transmission system engineering, design and operation
• Electrical Testing Experience

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical insulation testing in field of substation equipment for routine, diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes. Review and analyze test results and provide recommendations.
• Provide engineering and technical support to districts for ordering parts and manufacturer contact.
• Provide procedures for the maintenance and repair of substation equipment.
• Maintain equipment databases. Participate in Equipment Committees and attend conferences inside and outside the company.
• Support the NERC NPCC Compliance requirements for the Substation Maintenance field organization, including the collection and documentation of data and participation in Audit preparation and audit reviews.
• Identify and order spare parts for equipment. Maintain inventory of spare stock material, spare substation equipment and review/evaluate replacement material.
• Support the SF6 gas annual environmental reporting requirements and assist in the documentation of inventory and preparation of reports.
• Perform SF-6 Gas quality testing if required
• Travel and perform factory and equipment inspections at vendor sites.
• Coordinate collection of data for gas in oil and trouble reports and make recommendations to adjust maintenance programs.
• Review Substation Maintenance Inspection tickets and trouble reports
• Generate reports pertaining to thermovision inspection program and provide repair guidelines to field
• Coordinate collection of data for gas in oil and make recommendations to adjust oil sampling frequency
• Attend advance training courses such related to substation equipment, grounding and safety.
• Evaluate new testing equipment and on-line monitoring systems to streamline data gathering.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PSEG Long Island is seeking an associate engineer to join the Substation Maintenance Technical department. The role focuses on electrical insulation testing of substation class equipment for acceptance, routine, diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks, with opportunities to support test results analysis and spare parts sourcing.

The candidate will review test results, assist with procedures for maintenance and repair, maintain equipment databases, and contribute to compliance efforts including data