Engineer
Date: Nov 24, 2025
Location: Hicksville, NY, US
Company: LIPAPRD
Requisition: 82134
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 77,200 - $ 137,200
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
As a Substation Engineering Engineer at PSEGLI, you will be part of the team responsible for performing the engineering, design, construction and project management assistance on large-scale electric substation projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to operations, project management, planning, power, marketing/sales departments, and as well as external customers in support of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Transmission & Distribution system
- Responsible to develop and issue design and construction drawings and material requisitions for Substation projects. This work includes design of new substations, modifications and expansion of existing substations, and replacement of existing substation equipment
- Review Transmission Independent Power Producers (HVDC, Statcoms, Synchronous generation, renewable energy, battery storage) interconnect drawings for compliance with LIPA transmission interconnection standards
- Review Distribution Interconnections Design for compliance with LIPA distribution interconnection standards System Emergencies - Develop temporary designs for the interconnection of mobile generation, mobile switchgear and mobile transformers
- Participate in project conceptualization meetings and pre-design field walk-downs to discuss specific projects with Engineering, Operating, Maintenance and Project Management Departments
- Meet and work with field forces to discuss and review proposed designs in the engineering and design phase and to resolve design issues during the construction phase of a project
- Work with internal and external organizations/customers to ensure prudent engineering solutions are undertaken to special engineering and construction projects
- Represent the Electric Engineering Department, LIPA, and PSEGLI at regulatory, community and industry meetings
- Work with internal and external organizations/customers to ensure prudent engineering solutions are undertaken to special engineering and construction projects
Job Specific Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience in an electric utility and familiarity with transmission and distribution systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, NEC, NESC, etc.) related to electric transmission system engineering, design and operations. Familiarity with Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) guidelines.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drafting application.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong planning and organization skills adaptable and results-oriented.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus.
- A valid US drivers license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
- Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
Desired:
- BSEE
- Electrical utility experience.
- Familiarity with the transmission and distribution systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams
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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