Nuclear Engineer

Public Service Enterprise Group - Hancocks Bridge, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hancocks Bridge, NJ

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Nuclear Engineer at PSEG is responsible for providing technical leadership in Reactor Engineering, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants. This role involves assessing and improving reactor engineering procedures, conducting reactor functions, and supporting emergency response operations. The position requires a strong background in nuclear engineering and experience in power plant operations, with a focus on safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, improve, and implement reactor engineering procedures and processes.
• Conduct Reactor Engineering functions including start-up and at-power testing, reactivity maneuvers, and monitoring reactor core performance.
• Implement the Special Nuclear Material control program through audits and planning material movement.
• Perform refueling activities including core loading verification and visual inspection of assemblies.
• Act as owner for the spent fuel pool Boral Aging Management Program.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain computer programs for core monitoring and dry cask storage fuel selection.
• Perform fuel reliability calculations and maintain system health of the incore flux mapping system.
• Support Emergency Response Organization as an on-call duty responder.
• Assist with refueling and maintenance outages as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Nuclear Engineering
• Seven to ten 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters Degree
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interface on teams with different styles and strategies
• Professional Engineering license (NJ or other state)

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Well-being and behavioral health programs
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year