Sr Manager, Distribution Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Manager Distribution Planning

Requisition :  82468

PSEG Company :  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 137,000 - $ 224,400

Work Location Category : Hybrid Fixed - Hicksville, NY

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

• Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
• Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
• Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary:

This position manages the planning of the LIPA distribution substation and the associated 13kV and 4kV overhead and underground distribution system. This position plans the distribution system in accordance with Distribution Planning design criteria and ensures adequate capability to reliably serve projected load growth and customer demand. This position also manages studies for the reliable integration of distributed energy resources.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review distribution studies and manages the development of ten year plan to adequately serve existing and future load requirements consistent with the planning design criteria.
• Supervise performance and development of feeder and substation load forecasts for Distribution Planning, Operations and Transmission Planning study purposes.
• Review, oversee and approve complex power system design studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit), T&D loss analysis and economic analyses to compare different alternatives, while ensuring the Long Island power system is compliant with governing design criteria.
• Oversee development and support of yearly Capital Budget, includes oversight and presentation of project need, justifications, alternatives and designs to executive leadership for applicable approvals.
• Manage, oversee and drive efforts related to development and use of advanced functions of CYME load flow program to enhance staff productivity and facilitate advanced studies including incorporation of AMI data
• Review and issue applicable summer preparedness reports and supports Distribution Operations for winter and summer operating conditions including analysis of system events, customer complaints and recommend short term solutions to address specific challenges
• Manage the feeder management activities to include assessment of feeder balance and feeder ties to ensure operability, transfer capability, voltage optimization and system utilization
• Manage the performance and review of applicable interconnection studies to facilitate the interconnection of distributed energy resources consistent with LIPA SGIP
• Manage technical studies that involves the integration of renewable technologies consistent with the New York State CLCPA initiatives.
• Participate, support and represent PSEG LI in regulatory proceedings including Rate Case and represent the company in role as lead SME witness in litigation and proceedings.
• Participate as PSEGLI representative at various regulatory, governmental, industry and reliability organizations, such as, NYPSC. This includes review and preparation of documents as well as participation in meetings and public outreach sessions for each of the various events/projects.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of experience in Distribution Planning or associated utility work.
• Desire to handle multiple challenging projects and the ability to quickly come up to speed is essential. Desire to learn new concepts and attention to details is critical to be successful in this position.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as ability to travel to attend meetings on and off Long Island.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving record since this position requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Immigration support cannot be accommodated now or in the future for this position.

Desired:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or MBA.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Familiarity with planning models (CYME, Aspen, SOS) for load flow, short circuit, voltage, and contingency analyses and capital budget prioritization is preferred, as well as knowledge of engineering economics fundamentals.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. 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 a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and 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 will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

PSEGLI 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.

 
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