Distribution Supervisor - Protection

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  82525

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300

Work Location Category: Onsite

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 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 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

The Distribution Supervisor - Protection is responsible for the daily supervision and work coordination of relay technicians  working as one person crew on the maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and installation of relays, supervisory controls, telemetry, and associated communications mediums for the capital and maintenance programs focusing on personnel safety and system reliability. Technical support to relay technicians to resolve issues found in engineering designs and protection equipment issues.

Job Responsibilities

  • Daily supervision and work coordination of the relay technician crew working as one person crew on the maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and installation of relays, supervisory controls, telemetry, and associated communications mediums for the capital and maintenance programs focusing on personnel safety and system reliability. Lead and motivate contract personnel to successfully perform maintenance and construction activities and maintain safety as a priority.
  • Assist Control and Protection Engineers in the design of protection equipment installation and upgrades to account for field conditions; evaluation of new protection equipment; and provide engineering solutions for design issues.
  • Technical support to relay technicians to resolve issues found in engineering designs and protection equipment issues.
  • Prepares and executes maintenance schedules and testing procedures to insure proper operations of electrical protective devices, instrumentation and automatic control equipment.
  • Participate in supervisor’s 24 hour system standby schedule for protection related issues providing engineering responses to Transmission Operations, determining staffing for mitigation, and determining temporary/permanent engineering solutions until Control and Protection Engineering responds to ensure the operation and reliability of the electric system is maintained.  Overtime expected as warranted to support system events and project work.
  • Manage projects to ensure they stay within budget constraints.
  • Coordinate and commission the installation of new protection systems and coordinate with other disciplines to integrate within clearance restrictions while maintaining adequate protection.
  • Collaborate with various organizations to ensure the successfully completion of projects.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years' experience or candidates without a degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the Control & Protection, or other areas of repair and troubleshooting electrical equipment in substations or construction of substations maintenance, repair and troubleshooting electrical equipment in substations, power plants, facilities and construction of substations will be considered
  • Supervisory experience relating to Union and or contract personnel
  • Capable of interpreting engineering designs and modifies designs as required to ensure operating needs are met
  • Reading and comprehending technical and operational manuals and instructions, safety rules, policies and procedures, and instruction manuals
  • Ability to read and interpret schematic and wiring diagrams
  • In-depth working knowledge of electro-mechanical, microprocessor equipment and the associated protection schemes
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft: Excel, Word and Access
  • Knowledgeable of all the Operating Instructions and General Operating Procedures regarding a Transmission and Distribution system
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Must possess a valid US Driver’s License and maintain a safe and satisfactory driving history
  • Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required

Desired

  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience working in a Union environment
  • Knowledgeable of SAP asset look up
  • Knowledge of the Collective Bargaining agreement
  • Relay Protection setting and design criteria

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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