**Requisition** : 82515
**PSEG Company** : PSEG Long Island
**Salary Range** : $ 121,200 - $ 199,200
**Work Location Category** : Hybrid Flexible
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.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. 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**
The Principal Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering and design function for major electric transmission capital projects, including facilities up to 345 kV. This role provides technical leadership and oversight to ensure projects are executed safely, reliably, and in accordance with established performance, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Principal Engineer manages project scope, budget, and schedule while driving engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, this position oversees the development and review of transmission system designs and construction packages. The role ensures that engineering solutions support system reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
Roles that include NERC CIP responsibilities:
+ Owns functional tasks on day-to-day compliance with the all the NERC Standard's Requirements assigned.
+ Serves as contact for all assigned compliance activities. Coordinates the reviews and approvals as specified in Standard Requirements.
+ Ensures required policies/procedures are
+ followed and that any local dept-level procedures encompassing the NERC Compliance Standards Requirements are up to date.
+ Provides materials for required reviews and approvals of all assigned compliance activities for submission.
+ Works with SME Mgrs and Lead SME Contributor on functional day-to-day compliance activities to ensure all are effectively coordinated, sustained in the LOB. Provides updated and approved input to the Lead SME for the Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets, CIP Evidence Request Tool, O&P Evidence Tracking Sheet and for all assigned NERC Standard. Includes FERC, NERC, NPCC, LIPA, NY State, DHS.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Lead and supervise a team of engineers, designers, contractors, and represented IBEW employees to successfully deliver transmission projects, including performance management, coaching, and professional development.
+ Serve as the primary technical liaison between PSEG Long Island and external architect-engineering firms, ensuring compliance with company standards, specifications, and project requirements.
+ Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Project Management, Licensing & Permitting, Construction, Outage Planning, System Planning, External Affairs, Customer Outreach, Real Estate, and Operations to develop and execute detailed project designs.
+ Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
+ Review, approve and oversee engineering and construction packages to ensure compliance with engineering standards, construction requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety codes.
+ Resolve complex engineering and technical issues by evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
+ Develop, maintain, and improve transmission construction standards, s