Staff Engineer​/APM

The Staff Engineer / Assistant Project Manager (APM) provides critical engineering, project coordination, and technical leadership support for the planning, design, and execution of electric distribution and transmission projects. This role supports both customer-driven service installations (residential, commercial, and developer projects) and company-driven capital and expense projects focused on system reinforcement, reliability, and modernization.

This position requires strong technical expertise in electric utility systems, the ability to coordinate cross‑functional resources, and direct interaction with customers, contractors, consulting engineers, operations, and project management teams. The Staff Engineer / APM operates in both office and field environments and plays a key role in delivering projects safely, on budget, and on schedule.

• Provide technical engineering support for the design, operation, and expansion of the electric distribution system, including customer-owned and utility-owned infrastructure.
• Perform engineering evaluations, load studies, system impact analyses, and economic assessments related to electric service requests and system operations.
• Provide technical consultation to internal stakeholders and external customers regarding service design, constructability, and operational feasibility.
• Review and approve distribution designs, material selections, and construction methods for compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support the development, execution, and tracking of Division Work Plans for capital and expense projects.
• Assist the Lead Supervisor and Project Management teams in managing the full project lifecycle, from scoping and design through bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Participate in the project bid cycle, including scope development, coordination with Procurement and T&D Project Management, contractor support, and award recommendations.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, cost forecasts, and variance analyses for assigned project portfolios.
• Track schedule and financial performance to ensure alignment with approved work plans and regulatory commitments.

• Review and approve Work Orders prepared by Planners and Designers for technical accuracy, scope alignment, and budget compliance.
• Ensure completion of the Capital Work Plan portfolio, including:
• Major Capital Projects
• Public Works Projects
• System Conversions & Reinforcements
• Exit Feeder Projects
• Power Asset Management (PAM) Programs
• Other large infrastructure initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners for both PSEG-owned and customer-owned equipment.

• Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and technically guide team members while fostering collaboration across engineering, operations, construction, and external partners.
• Set technical direction for assigned projects and contribute to broader organizational engineering strategy.
• Participate in and represent the organization at safety meetings, technical briefings, and professional society events as directed by leadership.
• Provide expert testimony or regulatory support when required.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused mindset, ensuring high service levels while protecting system reliability and safety.

• Perform field site visits to verify design conditions, support construction activities, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Participate in storm restoration and emergency response efforts, including off‑hour work, extended shifts, and field operations support as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering and/or operations experience supporting electric distribution and/or transmission systems.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,…