Review Vacancy
AgencyPublic Service, Department of
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Electrical)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually
Minimum Qualifications General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:
A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time engineering experience in electrical systems.
Qualifying degrees: Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Engineering Lists:
Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.
55b/c
Candidates who are currently 55-b/c eligible and meet the above qualifications for the Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.
Transfer
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Grade 24, OR a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer** under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
**Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility.
Duties Description The Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Grade 24, will work in the Resilience Section of the Office of Resilience, Utility Security, Nuclear Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (OREP), and independently perform complex engineering analysis of major utilities and services related to the oversight of the electric transmission and distribution systems, including all aspects of their vegetation management programs. The incumbent will provide the full range of professional engineering services, including demonstration of expert knowledge of electric facility design; electric system resilience, safety and reliability standards development and compliance; and utility capital, operations and maintenance of complicated large scope projects and program review. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Analyzing rate proceedings and preparing staff position through testimony.
• Reviewing and analyzing utility cost allocation and rate design.
• Developing and reviewing emergency plans and collect and analyze data relevant to supply planning and emergency plans.
• Investigating and analyzing utility distribution operations and planning systems as well as service quality.
• Undertaking efforts to ensure the promotion of utility safety design, construction, and operations.
• Investigating incidents that may directly affect safety or may have broader safety implications.
• Providing supervisory and mentoring guidance to OREP Assistant Engineers and Engineer Trainees.
Additional Comments About the Department:
The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.
Engineers at DPS provide technical expertise on matters involving the planning, design, maintenance, operations, reliability, and expansion of the aforementioned services and their infrastructure in furtherance of achieving the Department’s mission and the State’s Clean Energy Standard mandate of 70 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Additional Comments:
*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Under New York State Education guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area(s) of competency, or they may be subject to disciplinary action. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of any restrictions that are based on law or regulation, as well as those that relate specifically to your area of professional competence. Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title.
Some positions may require travel and as such, it may require that you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate an ability to perform the required field work if public transportation is not available. You will be advised of this further at the employment interview.
The primary location for this position will be either Albany, NY or New York, NY. If the position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.
Background Investigation: Due to the nature of these positions, there may be an investigative screening which could include a thorough character investigation. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merit, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management - CG
Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), posting 01743” when applying.