Staff Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Starting at 85k

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer for the Engineering and Resources group provides engineering & technical support for designing the electric distribution system. This includes customer generated projects (ie: new homes and commercial projects) that will require electric power from the PSEG electric distribution system. Also includes company generated capital and expense projects for reinforcing the electric system. This position may require direct interaction with customers, contractors and consulting engineers which will include office and field work.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide economic evaluations and technical consultation with regard to electric service and operation of the electric distribution system to internal and external customers.
• Work with the Lead Supervisor, evaluate Division work plan to develop strategy to accomplish planned work with internal and external resources.
• Assist Lead Supervisor with project bid cycle with T&D Project Management and purchasing to assure all projects are designed, bid, awarded and field completed according to work plan.
• Assist in the development of budgets and budget variance forecasts.
• Provide Distribution Design guidance to internal and external customers for PSEG owned and customer owned equipment.
• Participate in regular Safety/Information Meetings.
• Assist Lead Supervisor to represent PSEG at outside Professional Society Meetings.
• Provide Expert Testimony as directed by the Lead Supervisor.
• Responsible for review and approval of Work Order prepared by Planners, Ensure Capital Work Plan portfolio completion including Major Capital jobs, Public Works projects, conversion and reinforcement, exit feeder, Power Asset Management (PAM) and other large projects.
• Ability to lead and motivate the team members and the ability to effectively collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues and the attention to detail.
• As an employee, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you will be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 4 years relevant engineering experience and/or operations experience with electric distribution and/or transmission systems.
• Must possess demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Must have excellent internpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to travel to attend meetings on and off New Jersey as required.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; strong planning and organizing skills; adaptable and results-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
• Possess leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus.
• A valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
• Ability to respond to emergency storm and other conditions that may require fieldwork during nights and weekends.