Principal Engineer - Technical Supervisor

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Date: Feb 13, 2026

Location: Brentwood, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  82290

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, 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 know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. 
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

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 eligible the first of the month coincident with or following your date of hire., designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, 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

This position will manage a section of Engineers and Customer Planning Representatives (Planners) that is responsible for distribution design engineering, designing and estimating work orders for LIPA generated Capital work including but not limited to Major Capital Projects, Minor Extensions, Circuit Improvement, Public Works and Power On Projects. Also manage the New Business process to establish electric service to new customers both residential and large commercial and act as consultant with Developers of land for both residential and large commercial developments. Maintain a high priority on Customer Satisfaction utilizing the New Business Playbook and maintaining records within SAP to ensure a 95% satisfaction rate. Provide economic evaluations and technical consultation with regard to electric service and operation of the electric distribution system to internal and external customers.

 

Roles that include NERC CIP responsibilities:

  • Owns functional tasks on day-to-day compliance with the all the NERC Standard's Requirements assigned.
  • Serves as contact for all assigned compliance activities. Coordinates the reviews and approvals as specified in Standard Requirements.
  • Ensures required policies/procedures are 
  • followed and that any local dept-level procedures encompassing the NERC Compliance Standards Requirements are up to date.
  • Provides materials for required reviews and approvals of all assigned compliance activities for submission.
  • Works with SME Mgrs and Lead SME Contributor on functional day-to-day compliance activities to ensure all are effectively coordinated, sustained in the LOB. Provides updated and approved input to the Lead SME for the Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets, CIP Evidence Request Tool, O&P Evidence Tracking Sheet and for all assigned NERC Standard. Includes FERC, NERC, NPCC, LIPA, NY State, DHS.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate Division work plan to develop strategy to accomplish planned work with internal and external resources.
  • Manage project bid cycle with T&D Project Management and Purchasing to assure all projects are designed, bid, awarded and field completed according to work plan.
  • Assist in the development of budgets and budget variance forecasts.
  • Provide engineering expertise for internal and external customers for LIPA owned and customer owned equipment
  • Conduct regular Safety/Information Meetings
  • Represent LIPA at outside Professional Society Meetings
  • Provide Expert Testimony when or if needed
  • Responsible for review and approval of Work Order prepared by Planners
  • Ensure Capital Work Plan portfolio completion including Major Capital jobs, Public Works projects, conversion and reinforcement, exit feeder, Power Asset Management (PAM) and other large projects.
  • Experience with electric construction work estimating practices
  • Knowledge of Electric Design Applications and Standards, General Operation Procedures, and Design Bulletins
  • Practical knowledge of Rules for Safe Operation Utilizing work methods for Electric Construction Knowledge of Electric Tariff and Rate Schedules
  • Knowledge of Legal Agreements and Contracts (Permits, Easements, Private Property Agreements, Surcharge Agreements, Environmental, etc.)
  • Ability to respond to emergency storm and other conditions may require field work during nights and holidays/weekends Ability to lead and motivate the team members and the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues and the attention to detail.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 8 years of experience in Transmission and/or Distribution systems required
  • Experience managing MAST and/or Bargaining Unit employees
  • Strong work experience with AutoCAD, SAP, Field Mobility App
  • Technical knowledge related to distribution systems, codes, and Redbook Ability to develop Design Directives and Guidelines (RedBook)
  • Knowledge of PSEGLI Specifications and Requirements for Electric Installation (Red Book) Knowledge of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)
  • A valid US Driver’s license with safe driving record.
  • Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

 

Desired

  • Project Management, or PE License preferred
  • Knowledge of asset management/accounting Project management experience.

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 and not 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. 


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