Principal Staff Engineer - Technical

PSEG.com; Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to clean energy and diversity. This senior role in the Protection & Controls Design Engineering group offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in electrical utility design. You'll be responsible for developing innovative designs for transmission and distribution projects while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enjoy a hybrid flexible work model that supports a healthy work-life balance, and benefit from a comprehensive range of health-related benefits, retirement programs, and generous paid time off. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (minimum 18 days)

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in protection & controls design for electrical utilities.
• Proficient in protective relay schemes, SCADA, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and controls for transmission and distribution projects.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with project teams.

Skills

Protection & Controls Engineering

Electrical Utility Design

Technical Communication

Team Leadership

Field Site Assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or technical training

Tools

SCADA Systems

Protective Relay Schemes

Control Schematics

Job description

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $101,600- $160,900

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:

1. Onsite: roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed: 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.
3. Hybrid flexible: 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.
4. Fully remote: 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.

This is a senior position within the Protection & Controls (P&C) Design Engineering group within the Electric T&D – Projects & Construction organization, utilizing a broad knowledge of electrical utility and engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. This position requires a strong technical background in protection & controls engineering for substations to develop and implement designs for transmission and distribution projects. This position must have at least six (6) years of electrical protection & controls design experience working for an electrical utility on transmission/distribution projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide protection and controls design for electrical utility projects for transmission and distribution at voltage levels within the PSE&G operating territory.
• Proficiency working on protection and control drawings including one line diagrams, relay protection schematics, instrumentation, control, and alarm schematics, SCADA controls, racks and panels views, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and bill of materials. Proven experience in transmission line, bus, and transformer protection, high voltage breakers, Gas-insulated switchgear, distribution switchgear, and other high voltage equipment.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with electrical layout designers, civil designers, electrical project engineers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, and construction field personnel. Actively participate in technical discussions as needed by the project teams.
• Provide technical reviews of protection and controls designs completed by other A&E engineering firms.
• Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to other junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct field site walkdowns as required on projects to assess field conditions, evaluate scope of work on a project, compare and verify drawing content, and meet with field personnel and other stakeholders to collaborate on project requirements. Provide technical expertise to the Divisions and construction personnel.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers in reviewing technical documentation including vendor drawings.
• Be an active participant and contributor to standards development and improvements in the design processes.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
• Candidate must follow all safety best practices, including wearing proper personal protective equipment, and participate in all required training and development courses.
• Off-hours availability to assist with emergency equipment replacement work and system restoration.
• PSEG is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Six (6) years or more of Protection & Controls electrical utility design experience and knowledge of electrical substations and switching stations equipment.
• Candidate must possess a proficient knowledge of protective relay schemes and applications, SCADA, metering, A.C & D.C power and controls, alarms, fiber optic communication and equipment monitoring systems.
• Proficient in working on one line controls, schematics for protective relays including microprocessor relays, control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, etc.
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
• Extensive experience in leading design teams in large complicated design projects including GIS projects.
• Experience in reviewing design work from other A&E firms to comply with PSE&G standards.
• Shall work with minimum supervision and be a good team player.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.

DESIRED:

• Masters degree or technical training, P.E license, PMP certificate.
• Familiarity with utility best practices, IEEE, ASME, NESC and NEMA Standards.

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in 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 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.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [e-mail].

ADDITIONAL EEO/AA INFORMATION

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