Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)

Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 15+ years of experience in electrical distribution and regulatory compliance (FERC, INPO) needed.
  • 5+ years of nuclear power plant experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
  • Demonstrable adaptability to changing priorities and business conditions required.
  • Must comply with Nuclear standards for unescorted site access.
  • Valid Real ID or equivalent documentation needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain advanced expertise in electrical distribution systems for two nuclear generating stations.
  • Support staff on complex technical issues.
  • Conduct independent reviews of technical documents.
  • Lead intricate engineering analysis and issue resolution.
  • Drive cross-industry problem-solving impacting both stations.
  • Influence industry-level technical decisions on behalf of PSEG Nuclear.
  • Oversee equipment reliability during refueling outages and support assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible hybrid work model available.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
Full Job Description
Requisition: 84314

PSEG Company: PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Principal Electrical Engineer within Engineering Services serves as the corporate Subject Matter Expert for electrical distribution systems, offsite power reliability, and associated regulatory requirements at Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. This role provides governance, oversight, and technical leadership to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, INPO guidance, and industry best practices.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain and advance deep technical expertise in electrical distribution and related plant systems for both stations.
  • Support station personnel on complex, strategic, and emergent technical issues.
  • Perform independent reviews of technical documents.
  • Lead and coordinate complex engineering analyses and technical issue resolution beyond site capabilities.
  • rive the resolution of cross industry issues affecting both stations.
  • Represent PSEG Nuclear by influencing technical decision making at the industry level.
  • Provide equipment reliability oversight during refueling outages and support outage readiness and external organizational assessments.
  • Benchmark industry best practices and incorporate lessons learned into programs and processes.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering staff.
  • Support Emergency Preparedness Program.
  • As an employee of PSE&G, during storm/outage restoration efforts, may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and the regular work schedule. May also be required to work in an alternate location.


Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical distribution, protection schemes, and regulatory requirements related to FERC and INPO for offsite power reliability.
  • Minimum 5 years of nuclear power plant experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business conditions.
  • Must meet Nuclear requirements for unescorted site access.
  • Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
  • A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this job.

Desired
  • Advanced technical degree.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or certification.


Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency 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.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. 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 a positive result.

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

About Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)

PSEG is a diversified energy company. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is New Jersey's largest provider of electric and gas service – serving 2.2 million electric customers and 1.8 million gas customers or nearly three out of every four people in the state. PSEG also owns and operates a diverse fleet of power plants with more than 13,000 megawatts of generating capacity located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions and has solar energy facilities throughout the United States. Another member of the PSEG family of companies, PSEG Long Island, operates the electric transmission and distribution system of the Long Island Power Authority, with 1.1 million customers. PSEG has approximately 12,700 employees, who are carrying forward a proud tradition of dedicated service over more than 100 years.

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