Principal Staff Engineer Technical LI

Principal Staff Engineer Technical PSEGLI 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:
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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).
This position offers problem solving and challenging leadership opportunities on various transmission interconnection initiatives and represents Power Portfolios in various key internal and external stakeholder committees. Additionally, this position represents PSEG LI/LIPA on technical stakeholder committees, regulatory matters and litigation processes and makes strategic technical decisions on various initiatives. The primary focus for this position will be New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Interconnection Customers and PSEG Long Island internal stake support on transmission interconnection both for resource and load.
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) launched a new interconnection process featuring "significant improvements and enhancements" meant to evaluate large groups of interconnection requests at a time instead of individually. NYISO's "Cluster Study" process and other modifications were developed in collaboration with stakeholders through the NYISO's governance process in recent years. As a result of this big reform, NYISO study process for interconnection changed significantly, and now through the cluster study approach PSEG LI on behalf of LIPA will take the lead on performing and managing the NYISO Study process with NYISO and Interconnection Customers.
Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Demonstrated knowledge of Long Island Electric System, Knowledge of NYISO market structure.
Awareness and knowledge of NYISO Transmission Interconnection Process and recent interconnection study reform.
Wholesale Power contracting experience, both from commercial and regulatory end. Participate and contribute "cradle to grave" contract management from early involvement with developing the scope of work, RFP process, contract negotiation.
Project Management of Generating Resources (Renewable/Non-Renewable) to LIPA Transmission and Distribution System.
Will represent Power Portfolios and its deliverables effectively at various internal and external stakeholder committees and meetings.
Provide support on technical end to assist Renewable and Non-Renewable projects proposed to interconnect to LIPA Transmission System.
Assist in negotiations of Interconnection Agreements, Engineering and Procurement Agreements and other Regulatory and operational agreements with Legal, LIPA, other internal stakeholders, Interconnection customers and NYISO.
As needed, this position will need to provide support across all Power Portfolios efforts including, but not limited to, assisting with managing the NYISO Cluster study process, assist with review in changes in regulations and policies, commercial contract administration, and assist with current Interconnection contracts with existing resource and load resources in LI.
Assist in the process of engineering review and analysis of meter data based on commercial contracts and ensure all proper follow-ups are timely taking place (both internal and external).
Position will assist the management on the efforts to ensure the interconnection procedures and guidelines are regularly updated and make recommendations for revisions or develop new interconnection guidelines in response to evolving technologies in the electric industry.
Job Specific Qualifications (Note: Current PSEGLI employees must meet PSEGLI Grade 28 Engineer matrix requirements in addition to required years of professional experience listed below )
Required
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 6 years relevant engineering experience.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Must demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
Must demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Must have strong planning and organization skills.
Must be adaptable and results-oriented.
Must have demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, and customer/client focus.
Must be willing to perform on-call/emergency support as needed.
Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
Minimum Years of Experience 6 years of experience.
Education Bachelors in Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
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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.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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