Substation Equipment Expert

Date: Aug 22, 2025

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition: 82012

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 117,900 - $ 219,100

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

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:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

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).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing technical and strategic support to a team of technical associates for substation/transmission Inside Plant Assets. Position requires supporting the process from specification to delivery, installation and ongoing support while in operation, including analyzing the performance of various asset class/equipment types ranging in voltage ratings from 4 kV to 345 kV.

The following equipment in this roles responsibility includes but is not limited to; Gas Insulated Switchgear, Circuit Breakers (oil, gas, vacuum and air), circuit switchers, disconnect switches, stand-alone CT's, PT's, metering units and sheltered isle switchgear.

Job Responsibilities

- Identify trends and gaps with respect to asset class health data and provide direction/ recommendations to Operating Group

- Generate solution options (maintenance / replacement plan) dealing with poor performing assets or catastrophic failure scenarios where Operations is requiring direction or improved performance.

- Development of repair/replace strategies. Develop asset life cycle plans

- Assess asset class performance and its impact on system and determining effect on business targets while evaluating economic and operational risks.

- Work with Substation Engineering performing equipment ratings and refine/update as necessary.

- Represent company in technical forums as an active member of professional and technical standards committee

- s.On call for response to all major system emergencies involving inside plant assets and be available for scheduled On Call duties as needed

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Education, Competencies and Skills

- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

- 8 yrs. Experience in system engineering and/or major substation equipment maintenance/operation.

- Working knowledge of applicable codes (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, NEC, NESC, etc) and regulatory requirements (NERC/FERC/NPCC).

- Demonstrated, advanced technical/professional knowledge and experience in a specific field.

- Advanced understanding of system impact on equipment and equipment impact on system, and expertise to apply, design, specify, operate & maintain, thermally rate and coordinate the application of Transmission system equipment

- Applies advanced technical theories and engineering tools & methods from first principles

- Possess a high level of Electric Delivery System knowledge

- This position requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.

Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of electric asset management practices and procedures.

- NY Professional Engineering License.

- Advanced technical training.

- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or PhD.

Minimum Years of Experience

8 years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Certifications

None Noted

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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.

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