Associate Nuclear Engineer - Salem

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Location: Hancock's Bridge, NJ, US

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 80352

PSEG Company: PSEG Power    

Salary Range: $ 63,500 - $ 100,500 

Incentive: PIP 10%   

Work Location Category: Hybrid  

 

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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

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, and 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.

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 Responsibilities

Responsible as a technical lead in the area of reactor engineering. Provides technical direction during routine and on-call evolutions.  
• Responsible for assessing, improving, and implementing reactor engineering procedures and processes which include the following responsibilities:
• Conduct Reactor Engineering functions to include: start-up and at-power testing, reactivity maneuvers, monitoring reactor core performance, refueling activities. 
• Implement the Special Nuclear Material control program by performing periodic audits and planning movement of material.
• Perform refueling activities including verification of core loading and visual inspection of assemblies. 
• Act as owner for the spent fuel pool Boral Aging Management Program.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain computer programs used for core monitoring, dry cask storage fuel selection, and core flux mapping.
• Perform fuel reliability calculations.
• Operate and maintain system health of the incore flux mapping system.
• Support Emergency Response Organization as an on-call duty responder position.
• Support refueling and maintenance outages as required.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nuclear Engineering
• 0-2 years experience in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering or Operations.
• Availability for Shift Work during plant outages and generation challenges. 
• Must meet Nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.
• Must meet US Dept of Energy requirements for access to nuclear technology information under 10 CFR 810.


Desired:

• Masters Degree
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interface on teams where different styles, approaches and strategies are used to identify and resolve issues.
• Professional Engineering license (NJ or other state)

Education

Bachelor’s

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

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.

 

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. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. 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 such a positive result.

 

PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, with the exception of PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.

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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