February 26, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Staff Engineer

Organization:
Public Service Enterprise Group
Region:
Canada, New Jersey, South Plainfield
End of contest:
May 26, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description
Requisition:  81154

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000

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

This entry level position in the Project Origination group of Asset Management has the primary responsibility of overseeing the successful development of feasibility studies including engineering, schedule, and budget, allowing for the safe and on time execution of PSE&G project and program portfolios.  This is a multi-grade job positing and successful candidate will be awarded the job position based on experience.  

Engineer will work primarily from 4000 Hadley Rd, South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:
    Interface and coordinate with groups throughout PSE&G including Asset Management & Centralized Services, Project Management Teams, Licensing and Permitting, Construction, Outage Planning, Project Engineering, Regional Public Affairs and Community Outreach, and Corporate Real Estate to complete feasibility studies which include the development of conceptual scoping documents, optimal station layouts, one-line control drawings, construction sequences, project schedules, estimates, outside plant circuit routing, and risk evaluations.
    Develop conceptual station arrangement design drawings utilizing Microstation
    Act as the primary Company interface with multiple Architect-Engineering firms during the initial phases of a project
    Coordinate with system planners, system protection engineers, designers, asset subject matter experts, project managers, vendors and construction and operations personnel, as the project moves through the approval process and assure that PSE&G and industry technical standards are maintained
    Review Architect/Engineer vendor packages to ensure all engineering standards, construction standards and safety codes are adhered to
    Develop conceptual distribution outside plant circuit routes and estimates 
    Maintain and apply and working knowledge of PSE&G Standards for Business Controls and meet management expectations for effective internal business controls.

Additional responsibilities include:
    Participate in on-call assignments in accordance with PSE&G requirements for response to system emergencies.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
    B.S. in Engineering
    4+ years of relevant experience
    Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record
    Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
    Possess leadership skills, professionalism and customer/client focus
    Must have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and results-oriented.
    Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
    Must be willing to perform on-call/emergency support as needed
    Strong computer skills in MS Office applications and SAP
    Must foster an inclusive work environment and respects/encourages all aspects of diversity
    Familiarity with Visio, Microstation, AutoCAD or other drafting applications

Desired Qualifications:
    B.S. in Electrical Engineering
    M.S. in Engineering or MBA
    Professional Engineering License
    Electrical utility or Power systems experience.
    Project management experience.
    Electric system outage and contingency planning experience.
    Familiarity in reading / understanding electric one line diagrams.
    Familiarity with outside plant transmission and distribution electric system assets.
    Familiarity with inside plant substation equipment and operations.
    Knowledge and understanding in electric distribution / transmission field operations.
    Experience with contingency planning

Minimum Years of Experience

4 years of experience

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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Contact

Public Service Enterprise Group

80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570

Newark

New Jersey United States

www.pseg.com