Engineering Specialist

Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18The Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work in the Gas System Planning and Reliability Section of the Office of Energy System Planning and Performance (ESPP), and perform engineering duties related to natural gas system networks including, but not limited to:Reviewing natural gas capital investments to establish need, cost, and timing for each program or project, including the assessment of project alternatives, non-pipe alternatives and capital investments' impacts to disadvantaged communities, to support achievement of the State's clean energy goals in a reliable and cost-effective manner.Reviewing and tracking natural gas utility budgets and variances.Reviewing utility preparedness to reliably meet projected winter peak loads.Providing engineering analysis for rate proceedings and preparing expert testimony to support staff's findings and positions for public hearings before the Public Service Commission.Participating in staff efforts to collaborate on solutions for, or to negotiate the settlement of natural gas issues with utilities and other parties.Coordinating and producing memoranda and written reports for staff and/or outside parties regarding issues related to the natural gas industry.Assisting in the development of plans to conduct and oversee the management and operational audits of utilities.Additional relevant duties may be required, as directed.Minimum QualificationsGeneral Public Non-Competitive (NY HELPS): Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the "Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)" section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.Engineering Lists: Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18.Additional CommentsAbout the Department: The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: above salary range reflects the Geographic Pay Differential of $10,000.*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at