Summer 2025 - Project & Construction Internship (South Plainfield, NJ, US) - PSEG
South Plainfield, NJ
About the Job
Requisition: 79989
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 36,000 - $ 54,000
Incentive: Not applicable
Work Location Category: Hybrid
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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
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, and well-being and behavioral health programs. Full time employees will also recieve 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.
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
PSEG is looking for an Engineering Intern for the Projects and Construction team of the Utility.
This job involves working as a(n) engineer in the Projects and Construction team, utilizing a broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices acquired through previous coursework, experience, and on the job training.
This position will be Hybrid. Primary reporting location will be South Plainfield, but additional reporting locations may vary depending on work group assignment. Locations may include Somerset, Lawrenceville, Secaucus, Moorestown, Clifton, Newark.
Job Responsibilities
Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas:
- Inside Plant Civil Construction - Assist in preparing scopes of work to solicits bids from contractors, oversee bid awards and construction. Possible oversight of work includes excavation, foundation installation, demolition, etc.
- Inside Plant Electrical Construction - Assist in preparing scopes of work to solicits bids from contractors, oversee bid awards and construction. Possible work includes substation equipment assembly and installation, steel erection, requesting equipment outages for safety, etc.
- Transmission Construction and Maintenance - Assist in planning and executing electric transmission maintenance and construction across service territory.
- Outage Planning & Scheduling - Support safe and reliable electric equipment outages. Including safety tagging, coordination between projects, sequencing, and communication with construction team, local electric operating division, and the transmission system operator.
- Project Management - Support safe, on time, on budget and on scope execution of all aspects of a project.
- Program Integration & Contingency Planning - Support transition of project from planning to execution, including contingency design to ensure reliability for switching and substations.
- Mobile Construction Workforce (MCW) – Oversight of outside plant construction including electric overhead and underground projects.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required education/skills: The successful candidate(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Construction) and graduating between December 2025 and May 2028. Students graduating in May/June 2025 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the Fall term of 2025. PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Candidates must have completed freshman level course work for consideration. Candidates must have completed sophomore level course work for consideration. Because this position will require traveling to various PSEG locations, a valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required.
Preferred:
- 3.0 GPA
- Familiarity with reading construction drawings e.g. Electrical Layout, Civil Plans etc.
- Experience with any of the following programs: Excel, Visio, P6
- Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry (interest in project management or construction)
All PSEG internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however there are no medical benefits associated with these positions. Candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week over the duration of the summer internship. We are targeting currently enrolled/matriculating students that are able to commute to their designated work location as needed. Housing, transportation, and immigration support will not be provided in association with these positions.
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