Principal Controls Design Engineer - Nuclear

Public Service Enterprise Group - Hancocks Bridge, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Hancocks Bridge, NJ

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) for the Salem Power Uprate Project at PSEG will provide technical support in the Engineering Services department. This role involves managing modifications necessary for the power uprate of Salem Units 1 and 2, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and overseeing the design process from inception to completion. The LRE will coordinate with various teams to deliver design change packages and provide field support during installation and testing phases.

Responsibilities

• Qualify for and fulfill the LRE role for the power uprate plant modifications and be accountable for the design cradle to grave.
• Establish modification scope, system performance requirements, and all testing requirements.
• Perform Owners Acceptance Reviews for design analysis, modification packages, procurement, and specifications in accordance with plant procedures.
• Manage technical supplier teams with respect to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Schedule and coordinate Engineering and station department resources to deliver and install required design change packages.
• Interface with Project Manager to ensure that Engineering deliverables meet the overall project goals.
• Provide field support during modification walkdowns, installation, testing, and as-built verification.
• Comply with regulatory requirements including 50.59, License Amendment Request preparation and any required supporting analysis.
• Perform other assigned duties as determined by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Controls or related Engineering or related technical degree with 13 years experience performing related Engineering work in a nuclear power plant or related industry.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in controls/digital design engineering.
• Work effectively with a team to achieve team goals.
• Independently multi-task and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Availability for shift work during installation.
• Must meet Nuclear requirements for unescorted plant access.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Power uprate experience at a pressurized water reactor (PWR).
• Prior Design Engineering configuration control qualification.
• Professional Engineering license (NJ or other state).
• Familiarity with the operation of programmable logic controllers.
• Familiarity with electric or electromechanical analog/pneumatic control loops.
• Familiarity with distributed digital data collection and control systems (e.g., Emerson Ovation, RSLogix, PI Process).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 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.