Associate Engineer - South Plainfield, United States - Public Service Enterprise Group Inc

Description

Requisition : 78267


PSEG Company:
Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range :
$ 63,500 - $ 100,500


Incentive :
PIP 10%


Work Location Category :
Hybrid

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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

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

The position is a growth series (Grade Level typically posted at the lowest level.

The title, grade level and incentive target assigned to the successful candidate will be determined based upon the skills and relevant experience of the candidate learned through the interview process.

This role will provide support for relay system protection portion of major substation capital Projects (4kV- 500kV) from inception to successful completion in terms of safety, reliability, functional performance requirements, timely completion within scope and budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with multiple Project Teams to ensure Operating Division concurrence on all major Project design and system protection issues.
• Develop relay settings and test value procedures; Provide technical assistance to field personnel in implementing relay settings and to assist in troubleshooting during testing and commissioning phase.
• Perform "fault" analysis to determine correct relay operation during failures review protection drawings and providing protection recommendation; analysis of system event; outage coordination and contingency planning; assisting with scope lockdown, assisting Project Integration group and project council, providing communications for standards issues and process improvements and responding to electric transmission and distribution system emergencies.
• Be able to provide system protection technical support on call and during off-hours in response to system emergencies and equipment failures.
• Interface with other technical and project disciplines to support project schedules and milestones. Provide relay recommendations for scoping documents. Provide technical support during commissioning phases of projects.

Job Specific Qualifications


Required:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Possess leadership skills, professionalism, and customer/client focus.
• Must have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and results oriented.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be willing to work OT as required and perform on-call/emergency support as needed.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office applications
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respects/encourages all aspects of diversity.
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Desired:

• Advanced degree or technical training
• Electrical utility experience
• Familiarity with substation equipment and operations
• Able to read/understand electrical one lines.
• Experience with outage planning
• Experience with contingency planning
• Working knowledge of protective relay schemes and applications
• Working experience in the selection of electrical utility microprocessor-based relays, calculation of settings and analyses

Minimum Years of Experience

0 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Certifications

None Noted

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