1291A Staff Engineer Nuclear
PSEGAbout the role
Requisition: 83291
PSEG Company: PSEG Power
Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700
Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, 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 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 or a combination of education and experience of at least 7 years of experience in the nuclear field.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of licensing and power plant operations.
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