Staff Engineer

PSEG Long Island LLC; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG Long Island LLC in New York seeks an Electrical Engineer to support Integrated Planning & Grid Innovation, driving REV capabilities and DSP development with AMI and DER interconnection focus. The role offers growth within a Fortune 500 company and a collaborative environment.

The position conducts power system studies, collaborates with internal and external groups, and advances Utility 2.0 projects, including data-driven hosting capacity and grid optimization initiatives. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years relevant engineering experience and/or operations experience.
• Analytical, planning and organizational skills; strong communication.
• Willingness to travel to meetings on and off Long Island.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AMI voltage analysis to optimize voltages across LIPA system.
• Perform power system studies and implement field solutions.
• Lead and collaborate on Utility 2.0 deliverables with internal/ external teams.
• Analyze hosting capacity maps with Data Analytics to improve planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

PSSE

CYME

ALF

GIS

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We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it's safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The position is part of the utility of the future (Integrated Planning & Grid Innovation) group, and is responsible to proactively drive the development of Reforming Energy Vision (REV) capabilities and meet REV objectives as they evolve in the New York regulatory environment . This group is expected to evolve consistent with the Distributed System Implementation Plan (DSIP) structure in other NYS utilities to fully integrate REV opportunities and build on its experience for the future. It is envisioned that the PSEG LI Utility of the Future function will grow to support incremental workload associated with development of various aspects of Distributed System Platform (DSP), notably to support various engineering and analytical effort to realize system optimizations associated with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and enabling platforms to provide granular information to the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interconnection customer. The Integrated Planning & Grid Innovation group conducts detailed power system analysis to conduct specialized studies to enable ways to increase hosting capacity on the system, and develops cost effective solutions using cutting edge technology such as AMI meter data. Also the team works closely with internal and external organizations to implement project to advance distribution system platform. This organization integrates infrastructure planning, innovative/demonstration projects and makes strategic decisions required to move towards the grid of the future. This position offers challenging opportunities and problem solving scenarios where the engineer will be able to incorporate and observe his or her creative ideas come to fruition. On the job training and adequate guidance are provided to engineers as needed. Some of the responsibilities of this position include the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting AMI voltage analysis to optimize voltages across LIPA system and integrating the information using GIS and CYME software
• Perform research on the technology being employed by other utilities or offered in the market to enhance T&D planning practice and platforms
• Conduct detailed power system studies and implement solutions in the field to capture real time results Actively participate with working groups, universities and other utilities to capture the best practices to be employed on T&D system
• Oversee and participate in the development of Utility 2.0 filing not limited to collaborating with other organization to develop optimized technical solutions
• Successfully lead and align the project consistent with NY Rev Initiatives and with latest DPS orders Analyze and work with internal and third-party vendors to make improvements to the hosting capacity maps Responsible for working closely with Data Analytics team to implement use cases for T&D system improvement utilizing the AMI metered data
• Ensure the execution of Utility 2.0 deliverables in timely manner by collaborating with internal and external groups
• Utilize logical reasoning and research upon power system concepts to analyze results of the simulations, tools, and pilots being conducted on the LIPA grid
• Assess and implement software/tools that supports the integration of DER onto LIPA grid Support rate case submittal to Public Service Commission in reference to Utility 2.0 filings
• Develop innovative ideas and explore tools which will incorporate both power system technical and economic concepts that can be employed in planning process
• Compile, analyze and interpret large sets of power system data to develop theory/conclusions Run power load flow studies and develop tools/models to conduct specialized studies
• Perform specialized planning studies using technical tools such as PSCAD, Cyme, PSSE or other specialized software/models.
• Support research and integration of projects utilizing Artificial intelligence technology

Job Specific Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 4 years relevant engineering experience and/or operations experience with electric distribution and/or transmission systems.
• Must possess demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to travel to attend meetings on and off Long Island as required.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; strong planning and organizing skills; adaptable and results-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
• Possess leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus.
• 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.
• A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, MBA or PE. Knowledge of Python Programming, VBA, SQL and C++
• Familiarity with transmission and distribution system planning models (PSSE, ALF, CYME) for load flow, short circuit, voltage, and contingency analyses is preferred, as well as knowledge of engineering economics fundamentals necessary to conduct and evaluate power system related studies.

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 list andnot 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.
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