Young Management & Consulting

Staff Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

The Staff Engineer / Assistant Project Manager 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Technical Support
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Work Order, Design & Portfolio Oversight
• 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, and 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 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.
• Field Support & Storm Response
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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, Outlook); ability to rapidly learn new utility systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, and customer/client focus.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally to attend meetings and field sites.
• Ability to respond to storm/emergency conditions, including nights, weekends, and extended work schedules as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulated electric utilities in a planning, engineering, or project management capacity.
• Working knowledge of distribution automation, feeder analysis, substations, service design, and load forecasting.
• Experience with capital program management, public works coordination, and large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with utility asset management, GIS platforms, and project management systems.

Core Competencies

• Electric Utility Engineering & Operations
• Capital Project Execution & Controls
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
• Technical Leadership & Team Development
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance
• Field Engineering & Constructability
• Emergency & Storm Response Operations

Working Conditions

Combination of office and active field environments. Exposure to energized electrical systems, construction zones, traffic, and adverse weather conditions. Extended hours may be required during storm restoration and emergency events.