Principal Engineer - Technical Supervisor

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Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  82029

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 117,900 - $ 219,100

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

 

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 offers problem solving and challenging leadership opportunities and fills in for the Substation Engineering Manager as needed. Additionally, this position represents the Engineering Department in various key internal stakeholder committees and represents PSEGLI/LIPA on technical stakeholder committees. The focus of this position is to support the demands on Substation Engineering resources to be able to provide timely and sound evaluations and assessments on the impacts that the New York State Clean Energy Standards /New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need (LI OSW PPTN), the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Interconnection Projects, the Climate Change Vulnerability Study initiatives will have on the LIPA T&D Electric Substations, and the internal demands of the LIPA T&D Capital portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

  • Lead a technical sub team of associate to drive various project and study initiatives
  • Provide technical expertise and 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
  • Review Transmission and Distribution interconnection proposals (HVDC, FACTS, Renewables) resulting from the NYISO Interconnection process, New York State Clean Energy Standards/New Yorks Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), responses to RFPs and LIPA solicitations, for compliance with LIPA transmission interconnection standards
  • Review proposed modifications to existing substations and new facilities as identified by Planning studies and the Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need (LI OSW PPTN) submittals based upon reliability and economy with consideration to operations, economics, safety and maintenance requirements.
  • Support the preparation of the LIPA T&D Ten Year Study, in providing the required support to validate the feasibility and requirements for the identified Transmission and Distribution project needs
  • Work with Asset Strategy, SSM-Technical and Field Maintenance to identify and validate the project locations associated with the equipment replacement and upgrades associated with the approved and funded programs also to maintain an adequate and reliable spare equipment fleet
  • Provide engineering services for construction/upgrade of electric substations and related facilities based upon reliability and economy with consideration to operations, economics, safety and maintenance requirements
  • Develop material, engineering design, construction specifications/associated drawings, and standards as required for successful completion of assigned projects
  • Develop, review and revise standards as a result of recommendations by industry associations (e.g. IEEE, EEI, ANSI, etc.) related to state of the art materials and engineering/operating methods
  • Responsible for communication clear and concise project needs and project alternatives to an audience with varying levels of technical expertise including LIPA system electric customers
  • Represent the department, LIPA, and company, at regulatory, community, and industry meetings
  • System Emergencies - Develop temporary designs for the interconnection of mobile generation, mobile switchgear and mobile transformers

Job Specific Qualifications

 Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • A minimum of 8 years of Substation Engineering experience
  • In depth knowledge of the major substation equipment.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with electric transmission and distribution systems.
  • Advanced knowledge in interpreting electrical and civil construction drawings.
  • Detailed knowledge of applicable industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, etc.) related to substation engineering, design and operation.
  • Broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience.
  • Highly influential on strategic technical initiatives and decisions that have a major impact to the company.
  • Ability to lead and motivate the team members and the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders is essential to the success of this position.
  • Ability to set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues and attention to details are critical to be successful in this position.
  • Demonstrated leadership on high visibility projects or functions.
  • Ability to develop Design Directives and Guidelines.

Minimum Years of Experience

8 years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Certifications

None Noted

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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. 

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