Engineer

PSEG Long Island•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

10d•$79,400 - $125,600•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of a team responsible for planning of the LIPA transmission system from 23kV through 345kV and overall coordination and compliance of elements on the bulk electric system with applicable reliability standards. This position offers challenging opportunities and problem solving scenarios where the engineer will be able to incorporate and observe his or her creative ideas come to fruition. The transmission planning position pioneers the future by recommending, analyzing and integrating various innovative technologies into the system. On the job training and adequate guidance are provided to engineers as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering experience.
Expert computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Adaptable, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to perform in a dynamic work environment.
Valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Nice To Haves

MS, MBA or PE
Knowledge of Python programming
Knowledge of electric transmission, substation, and distribution systems equipment.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex power system design studies (load flow, short circuit, and stability) and financial analyses to compare different alternatives, while ensuring the LIPA transmission system from 23kV through 345kV is compliant with governing design criteria and reliability standards, including mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Bulk Electric System (BES) requirements.
Recommend the most cost effective transmission plans to meet applicable reliability performance requirements, to adequately serve existing and future electric load and to integrate resource power injections.
Perform near term seasonal operating studies and system operating limit analyses to support Transmission Operations.
Conduct long-range transmission studies including study of new capacity resources resulting in annual capital construction programs and system improvement projects and recommend changes to the existing transmission system.
Active participation in New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) planning, compliance and interconnection processes and associated task forces / working groups.
Perform, oversee and approve system studies of merchant generation and transmission project proposals and municipal delivery requirements.
Evaluate proposed / new NERC Standards and continuously monitor for upcoming changes to existing NERC Standards.
Perform technical assessments in support of generation resource RFPs (Request for Proposal) and various resource and transmission interconnection projects
Support various regulatory efforts, such as: responses to FERC technical notices involving the Transmission System, LIPA management audits and NERC compliance audits
Responsible for closely working with NYISO, NPCC and other Transmission owners on behalf of LIPA Transmission planning to support regional initiatives and study efforts.