Date: Aug 21, 2026
Location: Hancocks Bridge, NJ, US, 08038
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Company: PSEG
Requisition: 84110
PSEG Company: PSEG Power
Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700
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
The Staff Engineer – Nuclear Licensing reports to the Licensing Manager and works directly with the New Generation Projects Organization to provide licensing support for the Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) Project for the Hope Creek and Salem Generating Stations. Work activities will include PSEG owner reviews of relevant vendor-prepared reports, processing the SLR application (both safety and environmental portions), preparation/processing of correspondence to the NRC in accordance with PSEG processes, and providing general regulatory support to the project. This role may also support other PSEG Nuclear Fleet projects at the discretion of the Licensing Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- With assistance from the Licensing Manager, act as the primary point of contact for all licensing-related issues on the SLR project
- Performs independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects.
- Assure all regulatory products are prepared in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes and all regulatory requirements.
- Perform licensing review of vendor-prepared documents in support of the SLR application
- Provide PSEG licensing oversight to vendor personnel preparing the SLR application
- Process correspondence in accordance with PSEG Licensing Department procedures for transmittal to NRC and other external stakeholders
- Present to external stakeholders at the state, federal, and local levels.
- Assist in preparing/reviewing Aging Management Program Documents.
- Prepare, review, and implement change requests for the PSEG Nuclear Fleet.
- Maintain current licensing basis documents.
- Provide licensing oversight of regulatory change processes.
- Responsible for adherence to standards and procedures.
- Must be able to manage multiple vendors and coordinate review of deliverables on time to ensure successful completion of the project.
Job Specific Qualifications
- BS degree and 7 years of experience in the nuclear field
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Basic knowledge of licensing and power plant operations
- Demonstrated project management skills including Microsoft product usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Must meet Nuclear requirements for unescorted site access.
- Compliance with the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
- A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this job.
Desired
- Previous experience on License Renewal or Subsequent License Renewal applications
- Previous or current SRO License or SRO Certification
- Experience with PWR and BWR technology
- PE License
- Previous Licensing, EP, Environmental, or Operations experience.
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.
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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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