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Principal Staff Engineer

PSEG
Clifton, NJ
Requisition: 83108

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

  • Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
  • Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
  • Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

This position is in the Electric Transmission and Distribution Electric Operations Organization which will act as a key contributor to the successful execution of Electric Transmission and Distribution projects. The primary responsibilities of Engineer include ensuring that all project objectives are successfully achieved through development and monitoring of the project through project origination, initiation, execution and closeout. Support the operation of PSEG’s Electric Distribution, which operates 24x7 and 365 days per year. Provide a range of engineering expertise and management to operate and maintain the integrity of the Electric Transmission and Distribution System. Provide technical support to client and associate support staff to ensure development and deployment of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies. Utilize a broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices, including financial and cost management. Supporting supervision of field forces, supervision/direction of craft/construction and/or engineering personnel in a union environment, work management, project management, as well as other technical and administrative duties. Coordinate and assemble information and a variety of reports required for regulatory, internal, and senior leadership review.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, coordinate and maintain project scope, financial, schedule, estimate, budget, resource, procurement, risk and other data within the systems/databases and query tools for individual projects and for project portfolio.
  • Provide a range of engineering expertise to operate and maintain the integrity of the relevant system(s).
  • Oversee and directly supervise the work of craft/union field forces and/or engineering technicians in a union workforce environment.
  • Serve as a representative of PSE&G management in the face of the customer as well as other external stakeholders (NJDOT, local municipalities, county, etc.) - this includes customer inquiries, coordination of efforts, technical assistance, and emergency response.
  • Provide design, analysis, and maintenance support of the relevant infrastructure and/or programs to ensure development and deployment of solutions utilizing established standards, procedures and methodologies.
  • Perform support in conjunction of on-call duties for division and system emergencies.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Engineering, equivalent degree or relevant technical experience.
  • 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of Electric Transmission and Delivery operations.
  • Proficient in relevant Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g., network protocols, electric technology, regulatory controls, etc.).
  • Must possess the ability to read applicable technical documents and/or schematics.
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • On call 24/7 hours to assist during system emergency situations and restoration.
  • Must be willing and able to perform regularly scheduled weekend and holiday work in conjunction with quality checks and reporting requirements.

Desired

  • Experience in relevant technical field.
  • Advanced degree, technical training or E.I.T Certification or P.E license.

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 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.

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.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email [email protected].

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [email protected]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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Nearest Major Market: New York City

Nearest Secondary Market: Newark

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Posted 2025-11-27

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