Associate Nuclear Engineer

Requisition: 82512

PSEG Company: PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 65,400 - $ 103,500

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The overriding mission for Reactor Engineering team (ERT) is to assess the performance of the reactor core through implementation of the procedures and processes, including start-up and at-power testing. Reactor engineers will also prepare reactivity maneuver guidance and assess the fidelity of the core to expected parameters. As used fuel reaches a state where it can be safely transferred to casks for permanent storage, the reactor engineers will generate plans covering everything from fuel selection through maneuver plans. Finally, they are entrusted with maintaining control of material including Special Nuclear Material and Boral Samples.

This position classification is currently Hybrid Fixed meaning a mix of on site and remote support. Current schedule is 2 days on site, 2 days at home with 3 day weekends, subject to change. Position requires occasional shift work, on call periods and seasonal outage and/or emergent outage support. Must live within 70 minutes of Handcock's Bridge, NJ.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible as a technical lead in the area of reactor engineering. Provides technical direction during routine and on-call evolutions.

- Responsible for assessing, improving, and implementing reactor engineering procedures and processes which include the following responsibilities:

- Conduct Reactor Engineering functions to include: start-up and at-power testing, reactivity maneuvers, monitoring reactor core performance, refueling activities.

- Implement the Special Nuclear Material control program by performing periodic audits and planning movement of material.

- Perform refueling activities including verification of core loading and visual inspection of assemblies.

- Act as owner for the spent fuel pool Boral Aging Management Program.

- Operate, monitor, and maintain computer programs used for core monitoring, dry cask storage fuel selection, and core flux mapping.

- Perform fuel reliability calculations.

- Operate and maintain system health of the incore flux mapping system.

- Support Emergency Response Organization as an on-call duty responder position.

- Support refueling and maintenance outages as required.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

- BS or MS in Nuclear Engineering

- 0-2 years experience in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering or Operations.

- Availability for Shift Work during plant outages and generation challenges.

- Must meet Nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

- Must meet US Dept of Energy requirements for access to nuclear technology information under 10 CFR 810.

A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this job. Must provide appropriate documentation to meet access requirements on the date of hire.

Desired:

- Masters Degree

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Ability to interface on teams where different styles, approaches and strategies are used to identify and resolve issues.

- Professional Engineering license (NJ or other state)

Minimum Years of Experience

0 years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s

Certifications

None Noted

Disclaimer

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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

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