PUBLIC SERVICE ENGINEER III

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Public Service Commission (PSC) 6 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD  21202

The Maryland Public Service Commission has one position available for a PSC Engineer at the Commission’s Engineering Division. Primary responsibility for the position is to review and analyze Offshore Wind applications and projects pursuant to the Promotion of Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act of 2023 (Power Act). A wind engineer will perform engineering, economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission's consideration.

• Duties will include analysis of grid impacts (reliability and other impacts), feasibility, rates, tariff language, industry structure, regulations, State energy policy and other topics as needed related to the development of Offshore Wind generation and transmission.  
• Employees will testify as expert witnesses, make presentations, prepare written reports or otherwise communicate the results of their analysis in both informal and contested situations. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Division.

Education:   A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations ofphysical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services. Notes:1. Candidates may substitute additional professional engineering experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.2. Candidates may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university for the required experience.4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering classifications or Engineering specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

An Electrical Engineering degree and five years of engineering experience in electric utility distribution system analysis, wind energy projects, sound understanding of electrical system and grid integration for wind energy projects, design, construction, maintenance and/or operations and the review of associated reliability and/or safety performance with focus on regulatory analysis and compliance. Established networking within the industry to capably represent the agency in industry and inter-agency technical and regulatory working groups. A proven track record in working with regulatory attorneys and economists and experience in delivering expert testimony is a plus. A professional engineering license and experience or training in engineering economics is also preferred.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.