Senior Transmission System Operator

Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08805

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 83749
 
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
 
Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300
 
Work Location Category: Onsite
 
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s 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:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week 
3. 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

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

Monitor and control bulk power system under normal and emergency conditions in coordination and compliance with FERC, NERC, RFC, and PJM.

Job Responsibilities

  • Promptly (real time) analyze disturbances on the Bulk Electric System to determine if NERC, DOE, RFC and PJM reporting is required
  • Monitor and Operate the Bulk Electric System in accordance with the PJM Operating Agreement, implement corrective strategies for disturbances and Emergency procedures for contingencies, actual overloads, emergency outages and equipment tripping, maintain PJM and NERC certifications, perform AC load flow analysis and interpret results.
  • Understand and adhere to the Standards of Conduct as described in FERC Order 717, and Data Confidentiality Agreements
  • Maintain power system reliability by utilizing/evaluating AC power system load flows
  • Operate Bulk Electric System in accordance with PJM manuals, agreements and good utility practice
  • Conduct AC power system load flows for analysis of emergency system outages, emergency conditions and pre-scheduled outages
  • Coordinate corrective strategies for system contingencies, emergency outages and equipment tripping with PJM
  • Demonstrate inquisitiveness, decisiveness, positive attitude and teamwork
  • Take all actions required to mitigate Bulk Electric System reliability emergencies (real-time and day-ahead) unless such actions would violate safety, equipment, regulatory or statutory requirements
  • Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts
  • Available to respond for emergency and relief assignments
  • NERC, FERC and RFC Mandatory Reliability Standards compliance is subject to fines up to $1 Million per day per violation

Job Specific Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a System Operator
  • Minimum 3 years of extensive experience and knowledge with operating a power system
  • Experience performing load flow studies
  • PJM and NERC certifications
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively; exercise independent action, judgment and risk management; act decisively; and interact effectively with all Transmission System stakeholders
  • Technical knowledge of Electric Power Systems
  • Successful completion of the PJM Interconnection Training Program for System Operators
  • PJM System Operator Certification and must complete mandatory PJM yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours
  • NERC Transmission Operator Certification and must complete mandatory NERC yearly training requirements and Continuing Education Hours
  • Load flow analysis experience, and real time operational experience including Substation/Generation/Relay skills

 

Desired

  • B.S. in Engineering or Technology
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a System Operator
  • Expertise in Transmission, Generation, Distribution Operations, System Relay Protection and/or Station Mechanical Skills

 

 

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. 

 

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 accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  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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