Designer

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US, 07080

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 84457
 
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co
 
Salary Range: $ 79,400 - $ 125,600
 
Work Location Category: Hybrid
 
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 offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

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. 

This position will be located out of our 40 Cragwood Road, South Plainfield, NJ office and is Hybrid.

        
This position has overall responsibility to support the design & coordination of Delivery Projects and Construction’s infrastructure projects. Will be responsible for preparing detailed civil and structural drawings for Inside Plant projects utilizing MicroStation Connect software, as directed by civil design engineers and supervisors.  Types of drawings include but are not limited to: concrete foundation and steel support structures for oil filled transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, A-frames and Dead-end Structures, as well as structural and/or architectural drawings for small buildings, masonry and concrete retaining walls.  On call, as needed, 24/7 in the event of system emergencies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare complex, detailed civil design drawings and coordinate with Electrical Layout designers, Surveys and Mapping Group, Licensing and Permitting Group, Asset Experts, Vendors, and Project Managers to develop the design in conformance with the project schedule.
  • Assist in the development of estimates and schedules for preparation of civil design drawings for new and emergency projects. 
    Conduct field investigations at substations to verify job-site existing conditions.  Prepare and/or Review Civil and L&P Design drawings for conformance to PSE&G standards and applicable federal, state and local ordinances.
  • Provide support during permitting and construction of projects.  Support and coordinate with internal stakeholders during the preparation of project drawings, including but not limited to Electrical Layout, Controls, Asset Management, Division and Project Managers.  

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Engineering or Architectural Degree and 2+ years of utility experience.  In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma with a minimum of 6 years of utility CAD experience.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation Connect or equivalent CAD software for developing 2-D design drawings.
  • Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills are essential.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

    Desired
  • Experience preparing civil utility drawings, including but not limited to site, architectural, steel, foundation, plan sections and details.
  • Familiar with current NJIBC, AISC, ASCE & SCI codes and requirements.

 

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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