Principal Staff Engineer - Operations

Title: Principal Staff Engineer - Operations

Location: Newark United States

Job Description:

Requisition: 80062

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900

Incentive: PIP 15%

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.

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, and 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.

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

This opportunity is open to current PSEG employees only.

The Principal Staff Engineer - Operations is a key team member responsible for assisting with the compilation of all reliability data with regards to Electric Distribution. This position will interact with all divisions extracting, analyzing, and approving reporting data that is reviewed by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The Delivery Operations Support team will also interact with other organizations through PSE&G / PSEG including SET to provide required reporting data as needed. This role is key in assisting managing storm restoration time frame metrics "Estimated Time of Restorations (ETR) as required by the BPU.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support for all required Utility reliability data reporting. Such reports comprise of reliability, regulatory, storm, scorecard, ad hoc, canned (BO) data requests, Power BI, data accuracy/integrity, outage maps, NJOP, notifications, BPU alerts, and project work.
• Responsible to perform daily and ad hoc operational Utility reporting metrics including PORs, storm reporting, as well as CAIDI, MAIFI, SAIFI, and SAIDI. Provides process and on-site support for systems, applications, and work management processes as it pertains to day-to-day as well as storm restoration activities. Develops and supports reports, queries, and applications that support and provide reporting and reliability information.
• Responsible for full engagement/involvement - both remotely as well as on-site - for electric system abnormalities including but not limited to small and large storm events. This responsibility includes process and system monitoring as well as all aspects of ad-hoc support for Electric Operations and all internal Enterprise business partners as it pertains to system restoration, customer communications and satisfaction. In partnership with the local operating division, DOS, and Emergency Preparedness, serve as local process and strategy owner of the Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) process in OMS - both during blue-sky days as well as during storm events and other outages/emergencies.
• Provides OMS support, managing and coordinating station & circuit designations, manage weather service vendors, UEOC support, planning, staffing estimates for storms, interpreting SIA analysis and coordinate joint storm reporting with PSEG LI.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business.
• 6+ years' experience supporting Electric Distribution Operations, OMS/CAD, and storm functions & processes.
• Advanced technical & functional expertise in OMS.
• Able to interpret OMS, POR data, and other division storm reporting data.
• Excellent communications, analytical, and data compilation skills.
• Strong presentation & facilitation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and compile multiple reports and programs.
• Ability to work productively with limited management oversight.
• Incumbent must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.
• Expected to be available 24/7 for on call duties and storm restoration / emergencies as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters in Engineering, MBA or Master's degree or PE Experience Working in Utility (Electric, or Asset Management).
• Experience with SQL, C#, Python, PowerBi, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelor's in Construction or Engineering

Disclaimer

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.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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