Senior Electric Substation Construction Lead

PSEG Long Island; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG Long Island is seeking a P&C Lead Construction Supervisor to oversee major capital Substation, Transmission and Distribution upgrade projects. The role ensures all work complies with engineering requirements, safety standards, and regulations, while guiding a workforce on site.

You will coordinate with contractors, manage schedules, review designs, and drive safety and quality through daily reports and weekly updates. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; 5+ years of electric utility construction experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 9 years of construction experience including 1 year supervisory/foreman experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and to following PSEGLI and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Able to perform transmission and distribution switching activities independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction to ensure compliance with PSEGLI and OSHA rules and the project Health and Safety Plan.
• Respond to safety incidents, perform fact finding, participate in investigations and implement lessons learned.
• Have a thorough understanding of all PSEGLI and OSHA safety rules.
• Perform electrical clearance activities on the transmission and distribution system including creating and scheduling clearance requests and directing switching activities.
• Possess understanding of electrical clearance and control rules and NERC regulations.
• Create and execute new equipment releases in compliance with NERC requirements.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and equipment designs and perform constructability reviews.
• Understand construction methods and equipment for electrical and civil work.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance and direct Contractor corrections.
• Perform QA inspections and direct corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Resolve design issues arising during construction and implement corrective actions.
• Create daily progress reports documenting quality and progress.
• Lead weekly project update meetings with stakeholders.
• Supervise material and equipment testing and review results.
• Update as-built drawings for support organizations.

Skills

Safety

Electrical switching

Project supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

PSEG Long Island is seeking a P&C Lead Construction Supervisor to oversee major capital Substation, Transmission and Distribution upgrade projects. The role ensures all work complies with engineering requirements, safety standards, and regulations, while guiding a workforce on site.

You will coordinate with contractors, manage schedules, review designs, and drive safety and quality through daily reports and weekly updates. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential for success in this role.