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Principal Engineer - Technical

PSEG
South Plainfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jan 2025

About the role

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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

 

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, and 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.

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

 

Lead and manage the project engineering efforts for assigned multiple electrical switching and substation projects(4kV to 500 kV Air insulated and Gas insulated) from conceptual stages and adherence to scope, schedule andbudget.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Interface with other technical disciplines, project management and construction teams through all phases ofassigned projects.
  • Develop project scooping documents, develop engineering schedule, and prepare cost estimates.
  • Assist and oversee development of cost-effective and reliable station layout and one-line control drawings,protective relay, SCADA, and monitoring scheme.
  • Provide technical support during construction and commissioning stages.
  • Resolve complex technical problems and provide solutions.
  • Provide input in developing specification for equipment purchase.
  • Perform engineering calculations for substation grounding grid, station battery sizing, lightning protection, voltagedrop, SL& P transformer sizing, Arc flash, Cable Pull, Illumination etc.
  • Review and approve licensing and permit packages, and construction drawings to assure all engineeringstandard, construction standard and safety code are met.
  • Review and provide comments and approve control and layout construction and equipment vendor drawings.
  • Candidate shall provide technical support for strategic management initiatives and help to set direction for theorganization in regard to technical issues.
  • Supervise and mentor young project engineer engineers and perform technical presentations.
  • Procure miscellaneous material.
  • Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity
  • Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches,and personal choices.
  • As an employee of PSE&G, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may berequired to perform functions different from normal operations and your regular work schedule. You may also berequired to work in an alternate location.
  • PSEG is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

 

Job Specific Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering)
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of Public Electric Utility high voltage AIS and GIS substation engineering experience and knowledge of electrical substation and switching station planning, design, construction, and substation equipment.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising at least two junior project engineers.
  • Prior experience as lead project engineer on a lar

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