Substation Equipment Expert

Leads long-term, strategic and asset management focus on Electric Delivery substation equipment. This position is the top technical expert directing the engineering and technical activities for Electric Transmission & Distribution substation assets. Responsibilities include the analysis of specific equipment and complex system performance issues, as well as the preparation and communication of all technical and maintenance standards and practices. The maintenance of PSE&G's transmission and distribution substation assets requires critical and highly specialized skills.
This position leads the long term, strategic, asset management focus on substation assets by analyzing specific equipment and system performance; identifying trends and gaps; generating solution options (maintenance / replacement plan); analyzing system impacts; determining effect on business targets; and evaluating economic and operational risks.
This position also supports the engineering and design activities for construction / operation / maintenance of the substation transmission system. Provides highly specialized technical consulting services, solves unusually complex engineering problems through mature judgment, creativity, and originality by utilizing and adapting a broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience. Utilize system expertise and working knowledge of standards and regulations to ensure environmental and regulatory compliance in addition to providing energy solutions for new / large customers. Apply advanced technical theories, engineering tools and methods derived from first principles. Represent PSE&G in technical forums as an active member of professional and technical standards committees.
Research, investigate, develop and apply innovative technologies and products to foster cost efficiency in the growth and operation of the transmission and distribution system. Maintain and apply working knowledge of PSEG Standards for Business Controls and meet management’s expectations for effective internal business controls.

Required Competencies:

.BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
.10-15 years experience in Electric Utility engineering with minimum 10 years working experience with substation equipment / systems.
.Proven record of advanced technical / professional knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of applicable codes (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, etc).
.Advanced understanding of system impacts on equipment, equipment impacts on system and expertise to apply, design, specify, and maintain / coordinate the application of distribution system equipment. Ability and expertise to apply advanced technical and scientific concepts and theories to practical utility system design & operation.

Desired Qualifications:

.NJ Professional Engineering License.
.Advanced technical training.
.Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and/or PhD. MBA.

 

All interested applicants, please go to www.pseg.com/careers and apply online.