Principal Staff Engineer

Requisition: 82433

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 165,700

Work Location Category: Onsite

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

This position reports to the District Manager of Process, Operations, and Resources for PSE&G’s Gas Operations. It is responsible for developing and implementing the business's Industrial Relations (IR) strategy, managing union activities, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements. The role provides guidance to operational leads, tracks union grievances, and oversees resource allocation. It serves as the central communication point, and manages work and financial plans to support organizational performance. This position also analyzes business performance, collaborates on corrective actions, and prepares ad hoc reports for the Gas Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The employee may be assigned to various Gas District Headquarters or other company locations as needed. *The successful candidate may be placed in a different gas location.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the development and execution of the Industrial Relations strategy and manage union-related activities to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.

- Provide guidance and support to operational leads on IR-related matters.

- Prepare briefs for grievance meetings and mutual gains discussions.

- Assist with the development and management of annual work and financial plans to achieve maximum profitability while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and plan completion.

- Oversee resource allocation, including cost planning, overtime management, resource sharing, and productivity analysis, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

- Act as the primary liaison between Utility Finance and Business Work Planning teams.

- Develop a communication strategy to align operations teams with financial and work plans.

- Conduct regular business performance analyses and collaborate with stakeholders on corrective actions and lessons learned.

- Generate ad hoc reports upon request from the Gas SLT.

Job Specific Qualifications

Job Requirements:

- BS degree in Engineering

- 6 years of utility or plant experience

- Applicant must have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and be results-oriented.

- Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills are essential.

- Ability to cover On Call Assignments to handle emergency replacement work and assist during system emergency situations.

- Must have a valid driver’s license.

- Must foster an inclusive work environment and respects all aspects of diversity.

- Must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

- Must be safety conscious at all times.

Desired Qualifications:

- Advanced technical training or NJ Professional Engineering License

- Master’s degree in electrical engineering and/or PhD.

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

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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