Sr Manager, Distribution Planning

Sr Manager Distribution Planning

Requisition
: 82468

Company
: PSEG Long Island

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

Work Location
:
Hybrid Fixed - Hicksville, NY

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

• Review distribution studies and manage the development of a ten‑year plan to adequately serve existing and future load requirements consistent with the planning design criteria.
• Supervise the 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 the yearly Capital Budget, including 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 the 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 support 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 involve 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 serve as lead SME witness in litigation and proceedings.
• Participate as a PSEGLI representative at various regulatory, governmental, industry and reliability organizations such as NYPSC, reviewing and preparing documents and participating in meetings and public outreach sessions for each event or project.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 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. A desire to learn new concepts and attention to detail are critical for success in this position.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the 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, as 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.

• 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, as well as knowledge of engineering economics fundamentals.

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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