Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US, 07080
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Company: PSEG
Requisition: 84103
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300
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 role is an entry-level supervisory position. Primary responsibilities include leading coordination of all outreach activities for PSE&G’s capital programs within a designated area. The current opening will develop strategic outreach, stakeholder management, executive engagement, and communications strategy for out-of-state transmission projects and oversee in-state distribution and infrastructure programs. This position coordinates with manager and director level employees on strategy with community constituencies —including local media, property owners, municipalities, businesses, special interest groups, and organized opponents— to facilitate the planning, approval process and construction of PSE&G’s capital program. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of public outreach employees, coordinating projects and workflow and informing senior management of any issues. Overnight travel is required for project coordination and stakeholder engagement. This position will also manage team operational tracking, communications systems, and vendor administration.
This position collaborates with Regional Public Affairs and Corporate Communications in developing and implementing plans to create long-term success and minimizing constraints for PSE&G’s capital program, with special focus at the municipal government and community levels.
This position is hybrid with the expectation to work in the office a minimum of three days each work week. Primary reporting location is South Plainfield.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise the public outreach employees (or as business needs warrant).
Develops outreach strategy, construction communications plans, media management
for out-of-state transmission projects and oversee in-state distribution and infrastructure programs
Collaborate with Regional Public Affairs and Corporate Communications in developing and implementing plans to create long-term success and minimize constraints for PSE&G capital projects, with special focus at the municipal government and community levels.
Manage and coordinate the activities of the public outreach employees within the area, coordinating project and workflow and informing senior management of any issues.
This position must identify, influence and manage issues associated with PSE&G capital projects and coordinate with the Senior Manager and director level employees on strategy with community constituencies including local media, property owners, special interest groups, organized opponents, local municipalities and businesses to facilitate the planning, approvals process and construction of PSE&G’s capital program.
Adapt and implement a construction communications plan for maximum positive impact with key stakeholders on all PSE&G capital projects, and monitor project related claims issues.
Job Specific Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Business/Communications and 4+ years’ experience in governmental affairs/corporate communications/public affairs, customer facing or related experience or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 8 years’ experience in the following: Community outreach/relations, public affairs/relations, customer relations, corporate communications or governmental affairs.
Demonstrated superior customer focus.
Outstanding organizational, communication and presentation skills.
Strong strategic thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Proven ability to conduct research, provide competitive intelligence reports, executive public affairs assessments.
General familiarity with creative processes (layout, photography, print production).
Must possess and maintain a valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record
Desired
Communication and interpersonal skills developed through interaction with executives, public officials, and community/local boards;
Writing, budget preparation and management, presentation, and organizational skills;
Project planning and management, and reporting skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
Understanding of utility industry issues
Demonstrated leadership skills; Staff Management 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.
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
[email protected].
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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