Principal Engineer - Technical Supervisor

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Date: Jun 20, 2025

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  81914

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 117,900 - $ 219,100

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

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.

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

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 Specific Qualifications

Required:

  • 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.

Desired:

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

Minimum Years of Experience

8 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certifications

None Noted

Disclaimer

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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are 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 would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

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