New York State Department of Public Service · 21 hours ago
Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18 (Gas Pipeline Safety, NY HELPS)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Department of Public Service is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable utility services for New York State customers. The Utility Engineering Specialist 1 will perform engineering duties related to natural gas system networks, including reviewing capital investments and utility budgets, providing engineering analysis for rate proceedings, and assisting in the development of management plans for utilities.
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Responsibilities
Reviewing natural gas capital investments to establish need, cost, and timing for each program or project, including the assessment of project alternatives, non-pipe alternatives and capital investments’ impacts to disadvantaged communities, to support achievement of the State’s clean energy goals in a reliable and cost-effective manner
Reviewing and tracking natural gas utility budgets and variances
Reviewing utility preparedness to reliably meet projected winter peak loads
Providing engineering analysis for rate proceedings and preparing expert testimony to support staff's findings and positions for public hearings before the Public Service Commission
Participating in staff efforts to collaborate on solutions for, or to negotiate the settlement of natural gas issues with utilities and other parties
Coordinating and producing memoranda and written reports for staff and/or outside parties regarding issues related to the natural gas industry
Assisting in the development of plans to conduct and oversee the management and operational audits of utilities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum
Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the 'Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)' section above are encouraged to apply
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
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18
Company
New York State Department of Public Service
New York State regulates utilities, ensuring safe, reliable service for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and private water.
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