Sr Manager Substation Engineering

PSEG; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG Long Island seeks an experienced engineering leader to direct the design, engineering, and procurement of substation equipment for the Long Island transmission and distribution system.

You will provide technical leadership, coordinate with Operations, Planning, and external customers, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while supporting grid modernization initiatives and NY energy policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operation and design of electric substations.
• At least 3 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC standards.
• Compliance with DOE 10 CFR 810 is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse technical team for the design, engineering, and procurement of substation equipment, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise and support to Operations, Project Management, Planning, Power, and Marketing/Sales departments and external customers.
• Review interconnection proposals (HVDC, FACTS, renewables) for NYISO and CLCPA compliance.
• Evaluate modifications and new facilities identified via planning studies and LI PPTN submissions.
• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, drawings, and technical standards for projects.
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates, and participate in root-cause analyses and engineering studies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substations

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and manage the engineering team responsible for the design, engineering, and procurement of substation equipment supporting the Long Island transmission and distribution system. This role provides technical leadership and oversight for major capital projects, collaborates with Construction and Project Management teams, and ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

This role represents the Engineering Department on key internal and external stakeholder committees and plays a critical role in supporting grid modernization initiatives, renewable energy integration, system resiliency, and compliance with evolving New York State energy policies. This position is responsible for ensuring adequate engineering resources are available to support LIPA's capital portfolio and the ongoing transformation of the electric system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a diverse technical team and direct engineering services for the construction and upgrade of electric substations and related facilities, ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, safety, and maintainability.
• Provide technical expertise and support to Operations, Project Management, Planning, Power, and Marketing/Sales departments, as well as external customers, in support of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Transmission & Distribution system.
• Review Transmission and Distribution interconnection proposals, including HVDC, FACTS, and renewable energy projects, resulting from the NYISO interconnection process, New York State Clean Energy Standards, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), LIPA solicitations, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring compliance with LIPA transmission interconnection standards.
• Review proposed modifications to existing substations and the development of new facilities identified through Planning Studies and Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need (LI OSW PPTN) submissions. Evaluate projects based on reliability, operational requirements, safety, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend the application of new materials, equipment, and technologies for LIPA electric substations. Develop engineering designs, material specifications, construction specifications, associated drawings, and technical standards necessary for the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Prepare budget and project cost estimates, develop project justifications, and participate in root cause analyses, engineering studies, investigations, and technical calculations as required.

Roles that include NERC CIP responsibilities:

Serves as the oversight /SME for all compliance activities for their org., and coordinates the processes, reviews, and approvals within the Standard Requirements for Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWS) and CIP Evidence Request Tool (ERT) and/or O&P Evidence Tracking Sheet (ETS) for all assigned NERC Standards (O&P or CIP).

• Read, understand and assure implementation, and compliance withall NERC Standards assigned.
• Owns all tasks for day-to-day compliance with NERC Standard's Requirements assigned. Assures adequate internal controls are in place for any local dept.-level procedures; ensures NERC Compliance Standards Requirements are current, all evidence of compliance required is maintained/reviewed/organized to facilitate submissions to the Compliance Group, NPCC, and NERC.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the operation and design of electric substations, including at least 3 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and other standards related to substation engineering, design, and operation.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate team members, while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of major substation equipment and advanced ability to interpret electrical and civil construction drawings.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired:

• New York State Professional Engineering (PE) License highly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience on high-visibility projects, initiatives, or functional teams.

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 listandnot 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.

PSEGLI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, 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.

PSEGLI 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]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.