Staff Engineer​/APM

The Staff Engineer / Assistant Project Manager (APM) provides critical engineering, project co-ordination, and technical leadership support for the planning, design, and execution of electric distribution and transmission projects. This role supports both customer-driven service installa-tions (residential, commercial, and developer projects) and company-driven capital and ex-pense projects focused on system reinforcement, reliability, and modernization.
This position requires strong technical expertise in electric utility systems, the ability to coor-dinate cross-functional resources, and direct interaction with customers, contractors, consult-ing 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.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical engineering support for the design, operation, and expansion of the elec-tric distribution system, including customer-owned and utility-owned infrastructure.

• Perform engineering evaluations, load studies, system impact analyses, and economic as-sessments 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.
Project Planning, Budgeting & Controls

• 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 Pro-curement and T&D Project Management, contractor support, and award recommendations.

• Assist in the development of annual budgets, cost forecasts, and variance analyses for as-signed project portfolios.

• Track schedule and financial performance to ensure alignment with approved work plans and regulatory commitments.
Work Order, Design & Portfolio Oversight

• Review and approve Work Orders prepared by Planners and Designers for technical accura-cy, scope alignment, and budget compliance.

• Ensure completion of the Capital Work Plan portfolio, including:
o Major Capital Projects
o Public Works Projects
o System Conversions & Reinforcements
o Exit Feeder Projects
o Power Asset Management (PAM) Programs
o Other large infrastructure initiatives

• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners for both PSEG-owned and customer-owned equipment.
Leadership, Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and technically guide team members while fos-tering collaboration across engineering, operations, construction, and external partners.

• Set technical direction for assigned projects and contribute to broader organizational engi-neering 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.
Field Support & Storm Response

• Perform field site visits to verify design conditions, support construction activities, and re-solve complex technical issues.

• Participate in storm restoration and emergency response efforts, including off-hour work, extended shifts, and field operations support as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineer-ing strongly preferred).

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering and/or operations experience supporting elec-tric distribution and/or transmission systems.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

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