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PSEG Project Controls Engineer - Cost in South Plainfield, New Jersey

Requisition : 78503

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range : $ 75,000 - $ 118,700

Incentive : PIP 10%

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.

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

The associate in this position will provide technical/analytical and functional support in the area of cost controls, portfolio financial reporting, accounting governance and budget management processes for the Project Management Office Center of Excellence group which is within the Projects & Construction Organization.

Intermediate knowledge and experience required in the following areas: SAP project systems reporting, financial reconciliation and QA/QC analysis, data analytics and visualization; variance analysis and reporting, cost accounting and performance reporting.

This is a multi-level growth series position (Grade Level 26/27). The title, grade level and incentive target assigned to the successful candidate will be determined by assessing skills and related experience, learned through the interview process, as they meet the criteria defined below.

Job Responsibilities

The associate will:

•Develop, coordinate, and maintain status & variance reporting and executive dashboards for the financial aspects and schedules for projects.

•Support regulatory reporting and financial reconciliation for portfolio programs.

•Coordinate with cross functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to complete project analyses by required dates.

•Develop and execute QA/QC processes to validate project portfolio reporting. Identify and work to rectify issues.

•Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.

•Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

•As an employee of (PSE&G or PSEG LI), you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

•PSEG is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:

•Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Business, or Data Science

•Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and team building skills

•Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

•Minimum 2 years of experience with Project Controls concepts (project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closeout)

•Minimum 2 years of experience with Cost Engineering concepts (project estimating, forecasting, cost controls and variance reporting)

•Minimum 2 years of experience with ERP systems for identifying and reporting actual costs posted to projects (i.e., SAP, etc.)

•Demonstrate strong working knowledge using Integrated Data Management Tools such as, MS Excel and MS Word, PowerPoint

•Must be a self-starter capable of seeking out project related information from Project Stakeholders.

•Capable of making presentations to project stakeholders and Management.

•Because the job may require driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.

•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.

Desired:

•Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI

•Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP for identifying and reporting actual costs posted to projects

Minimum Years of Experience

2 years of experience

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or Construction

Bachelors in Business

Certifications

None Noted

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com (https://sharepoint.pseg.com/Pages/Home.aspx) by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site (PSEG Careers and Job Openings (https://corporate.pseg.com/careers) ) is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, with the exception of PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com . Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL EEO/AA INFORMATION (Click link below)

Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Diversity at PSEG: Equal Opportunity Employer

PSEG is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. PSEG's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

Need to request an accommodation?

If you have a disability and need assistance submitting your resume, applying for a position or registering for a test, please call 973-430-3845. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

PSEG is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.

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