November 14, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Summer 2026 Technical Intern - Engineering Department

Organization:
Public Service Enterprise Group
Region:
Canada, New Jersey, Hancock's Bridge
End of contest:
February 8, 2026
Type:
Internship
Category:
Engineering
Description
Job Summary

PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Technical Intern for the Engineering Department.

The Technical Engineering Intern with PSEG Nuclear is a unique opportunity for students interested in working in Technology/Energy with potential for future full-time opportunities. This position is a 10-12 week paid, full-time internship. Our interns and co-ops will gain valuable insight into operating and maintaining three nuclear power plants; New Jersey's largest source of green, sustainable energy. Technical intern and co-op assignments provide an opportunity to collaborate with and shadow a diverse group of experienced engineers, work on challenging larger projects, and experience the day-to-day workings of an engineering organization at a Nuclear Power Generation facility. Opportunities exist for both office and field work assignments in a hybrid work environment. Beyond the technical skill development, the incumbents develop their business and soft skills with training curriculum built into the summer program. At PSEG Nuclear, you will be welcomed as a full contributor to the team, working directly with our engineering staff as well as jointly with our operations and maintenance personnel. A focus area for PSEG Nuclear is innovation, seeking unique opportunities and new solutions on complex technical problems.

This position will be Hybrid Fixed.

Job Responsibilities

Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas:

  • Conducting research, performance monitoring, and performance reporting to support overall plant health.
  • Assuring the accuracy and completeness of all drawings, files, engineering records, prints, and projects.
  • Becoming proficient in frequently used engineering and company software.
  • Development of engineering schedules and projects.
  • Conducting quality assurance through peer reviews of technical products.
  • Development and upkeep of instructional procedures & manuals.
  • Maintaining high standard of professionalism in attitudes and communication with fellow employees and customers.
  • Utilize Python or other programming languages to organize and present data; opportunities include utilization of natural language and machine learning methods to leverage our internal data. 

Job Specific Qualifications

  • The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or similar related major and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029.
  • Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026.
  • PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
  • Incumbents must have completed freshman level course work for consideration. 
  • Must meet and maintain nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access.
  • A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (see https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this position by May 7, 2027.
  • Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required. 

Desired

  • 3.0 GPA

Read the full posting.

Contact

Public Service Enterprise Group

80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570

Newark

New Jersey United States

www.pseg.com