Principal Engineer - Technical

Job Number: 597

External Description: Requisition ID:  64624 

Job Function/Category:  Engineering 

Employment Type:  Exempt Full Time 

This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey.  PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy. Job Summary

This opportunity is open to current PSEG employees only. The successful candidate will assist in developing and proposing future transmission and distribution system upgrades required to maintain bulk power system reliability for the short and long range planning horizons. This position requires close interaction for coordination of future expansion plans with the PJM Regional Transmission Organization planning group. Work function includes power system simulation studies, determination of feasibility and scope for proposed direct generation and merchant transmission interconnection and network enhancements as well as baseline transmission expansion projects impacting the PSE&G bulk power system. The job function would include engineering analysis to evaluate the timing of transmission reinforcements to ensure the reliability and economic operation of the bulk power system, performing complex power system engineering studies to determine the PSE&G transmission system limitations (thermal, voltage, short-circuit, and stability), operating capability and performing short range planning analysis and analyze potential operating limitations and develop operating procedures to guide the system operators. Candidates for this position should have an understanding and knowledge of NERC and PJM planning operating criteria. This position will require participation in RTO committees and working groups.
Must have the initiative and ability to work independently on most issues with limited supervision. Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues and projects. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with internal and external groups. Cleary demonstrated individual and team leadership on critical projects and initiatives. Proven ability to present technical information to an audience. Responsible for providing oversight, guidance and direction to technical teams. You may also be required to work in an alternate location.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

• B.S in Electrical Engineering and at least 8+ years of power systems analysis experience
• Requires strong working knowledge of power flow, short circuit, stability and loss of load probabilistic tools; knowledge of PSS/E and TARA/MUST strongly preferred

• Experience with electric transmission and distribution operations, familiarity with inside/outside plant assets and experience in interpreting one-line diagrams, electrical and civil construction drawings.

• Strong understanding of the FERC Order 1000 process and Regional Transmission Organizations

• Strong individual initiative and ability to work independently on most technical issues

• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respects all aspects of diversity.

• Applicant must have effective problem-solving and decision-making; strong planning and organizing skills; must be adaptable and be results-oriented.

Desired:
• PE license, or advanced technical training.

• Advanced technical or engineering degree/MBA

Minimum Years of Experience

8 years of experience

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

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Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

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Job Number: 64624

Community / Marketing Title: Principal Engineer - Technical

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