Principal Staff Engineer (Leadership/Operations-Not as technical)

PSEG; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer to manage union activities and develop the Industrial Relations strategy. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 6 years of experience in the utility sector, and strong problem-solving abilities. This is a full-time position requiring onsite presence 3-4 days a week and some travel to various company locations.

Qualifications

• 6 years of utility or plant experience required.
• Safety conscious at all times.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Industrial Relations strategy.
• Manage union-related activities and compliance.
• Prepare briefs for grievance meetings.
• Oversee resource allocation and productivity analysis.
• Conduct business performance analyses.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Planning and organizing skills

Adaptability

Results orientation

Clear and concise communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Staff Engineer (Leadership/Operations-Not as technical). This position reports to the District Manager of Process, Operations, and Resources for PSE&G’s Gas Operations. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the Industrial Relations (IR) strategy, managing union activities, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and serving as the central communication point for operational leads. It includes guiding operational leads, tracking union grievances, managing work and financial plans, analyzing business performance, collaborating on corrective actions, and preparing 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
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, adaptability, and results orientation
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
• Ability to cover On Call Assignments to handle emergency replacement work and assist during system emergency situations
• Valid driver’s license
• Fosters an inclusive work environment and respects diversity
• Demonstrates and values differences in others\' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Utilities, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology

Onsite requirements: Must come onsite 3-4 days a week for training/meetings as needed. Must be willing to travel 4 to 5 days out of the month to different PSEG sites.

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