Principal Engineer Electrical / I&C - Nuclear

Requisition:  79168

PSEG Company:  PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 114,500 - $ 188,100

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer – Electrical/I&C in Engineering Services provides subject matter expertise, governance, oversight and support for electrical and I&C component-related activities at Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The Corporate Electrical/I&C Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert and will ensure industry leading performance via a robust Preventative Maintenance program and Long Term Asset Management Strategies benchmarked against industry best practices, and will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains expertise on Salem and Hope Creek electrical and I&C components
• Mentors site peers.
• Provides support to the sites on complex and strategic issues.
• Performs thirds party reviews of technical documents.
• Leads complex engineering analysis and technical issues beyond the capabilities of the sites.
• Supports common projects affecting both sites as part of business and project planning.
• Supports resolution of industry issues that affect both sites.
• Represents PSEG Nuclear, leads, and influences decision-making at the industry level.
• Provides oversight and recommendations for routine assessments, outage readiness and preparation for outside organizational assessments.
• Benchmarks industry best practices and incorporates learnings into programs/processes.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in Engineering, Science or Technology.
• Minimum of 15 years experience directly related to electrical/I&C component management, maintenance, and technical support. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Flexibility with changing priorities and changing ways of doing business. 
• Must meet Nuclear’s requirements for unescorted site access.

Desired:

• Nuclear power plant experience, advanced technical degree.

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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

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