Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) is an independent agency taskedwith regulating public utilities and certain passenger transportation services operating within thestate. Its mandate is to ensure that Maryland residents and businesses have access to safe reliableand economically priced services while also advancing the states clean energy goals andprotecting the public interest.
The Commissions regulatory authority extends across a broad rangeof sectors including electric and gas utilities telecommunications providers water and seweragecompanies and certain transportation Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2)applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope ofservice; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6)quality of utility and common carrier service.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public Service Commission
6 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Public Service Engineer III within its Engineering Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety reliability and regulatory oversight of Marylands critical energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be a proactive analytical and an adaptable self-starter with a strong sense of professional responsibility. Superior time management interpersonal and communication skills are Public Service Engineer III plays a vital role by performing inspections testings and evaluations of the facilities and services provided by utility companies under the Commissions jurisdiction and provide rate case testimony to the Commission on utility engineering related matters within the state.
The position requires both technical expertise and sound judgment to promote public safety and support the Commissions regulatory mission. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about public service thrives in a dynamic regulatory environment and possesses a strong foundation in electrical operations safety standards and utility responsibilities include preparing and submitting engineering reports and recommendations on the safety adequacy efficiency reliability and cost-effective operation of regulated utilities with set conditions and corrective actions. Inspect electric distribution company operation maintenance procedures and records with good engineering standards and industry practices. Investigate consumer complaints reports of accidents submitted by electric utilities and coordinate activities with other Technical Staff members and pertinent stakeholders to support the Commissions regulatory objectives.
The successful candidate will be comfortable conducting both office-based analytical work and field- based inspections and will serve as an expert technical resource on matters of public safety and infrastructure resilience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively convey technical findings regulatory interpretations and policy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
As a Public Service Engineer III you will apply your technical and regulatory expertise to ensure public safety and promote operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Inspect electric distribution company operation maintenance procedures and records with good engineering standards and industry practices.
Investigate consumer complaints reports of accidents submitted by electric utilities and coordinate activities with other Technical Staff members and pertinent stakeholders.
Prepare testimony complete Administrative & Commission hearing items give reports to Commissioners and other engineering tasks assigned. Ensure all testimony is free of grammatical errors. Ensure all testimony is filed in accordance with staffs established timeline and is technically accurate.
Compose and submit engineering reports and recommendations on the safety adequacy efficiency reliability and cost-effective operation of regulated utilities with set conditions and corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other divisions within the Commission including Legal and Policy units to support investigations and inform regulatory proceedings.
Special Projects: Perform other duties as assigned including supporting cross-functional engineering initiatives and providing technical input on emerging energy technologies and risks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Six years of experience two years of engineering experience conducting inspections tests investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services and four years of additional professional engineering experience.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and two years of engineering experience conducting inspections tests investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services for the required experience.
may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.
may substitute the possession of a Masters 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 therequired experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC) a Public Service/Utility Service Commission Electric Utility and/or Energy Consultant firm.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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 States diversity.