10967 IT Data Scientist Principal I

Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Newark, NJ, US, 07101

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 83755
 
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
 
Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300
 
Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible
 
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

The Principal IT Data Scientist leads the design and delivery of data‑driven solutions by leveraging large datasets, advanced analytics and reporting, and machine learning. The role works closely with business stakeholders to understand challenges and objectives, framing analytical approaches that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision‑making.

Job Responsibilities

  • Engage with internal clients to understand business needs, refine requirements, and translate them into clear analytic deliverables.
  • Work with employees throughout the company to assist them in the design, creation, publishing, update and maintenance of business intelligence reports (e.g. in Power BI or Tableau) or other data analysis tools.
  • Assistance to client may cover data Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL), data model creation, calculations (e.g. Power BI DAX), report creation, and publishing
  • Design and implement advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI‑enabled models that address complex business problems.
  • Communicate technical findings in clear, actionable terms suited to non technical audiences.
  • Guide data wrangling, feature engineering, and data enrichment efforts to improve model performance.
  • Lead junior data scientists and analysts, promoting best practices in modeling, testing, and deployment.
  • Assist as needed with governance of data, analytics, automation and AI.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in computer science, data science, information science or related field.
  • 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Power BI and/or other data visualization software.
  • Strong knowledge of data mining techniques, data modeling, and statistical analysis.
  • Experience using query languages (SQL) and developing and maintaining ETL workflows (e.g. SSIS).
  • Ability to use AWS services to deploy scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions.
  • Proficiency in Python for analytics and model development.
  • Must be detailed oriented and have experience working with large data sets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate highly technical concepts in a clear, succinct, and relevant way to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented, data-driven, and self-motivated.
  • Ability to support production environments with occasional off‑hours availability if required.
  • Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired:

  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks and emerging technologies such as generative AI, LLMs, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
  • Experience deploying models into production and monitoring performance (MLOps), including model lifecycle management and performance tracking.
  • Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines (e.g., SSIS, AWS Glue, or similar tools).
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and responsible AI practices.
  • Knowledge of IT testing methodologies and/or project management.
  • AWS and/ or Power BI certifications.
  • Experience with robotic process automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate, Automation Anywhere).
  • Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior analytics staff.

 

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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