Staff Intern
Public Service Enterprise Group
Staff Intern
Public Service Enterprise Group
Diversified energy company: electric, gas, generation
Requisition: 84466
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp
Salary Range: $ 38,100 - $ 57,200
Work Location Category: Hybrid
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.
We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.
As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.
PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
PSEG is looking for a Summer 2027 Staff Intern for the Corporate Citizenship – Federal Affairs & Sustainability
This job involves working as an intern in the Federal Affairs & Sustainability department. The role will support the Director, Public Policy and Sustainability, and Manager, Sustainability Reporting and Data Analytics in the ongoing development, execution, and refinement of the company’s sustainability-related initiatives.
This position will be Hybrid.
Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas:
• Sustainability Data Analytics: Gather and analyze enterprise sustainability data, determine qualitative and quantitative insights, conduct industry analysis and present findings to team members as needed to address the company’s strategy on sustainability, affordability and reliability.
• Research and Reporting: Research and report out on corporate sustainability best practices amongst utilities. Includes clean technology adoption / development, disclosure trends, targets and goals, progress against goals, regulatory events, compliances developments, etc. Support research on state and federal energy policies and keep abreast of developments in the energy industry and participate in technical webinars on key trends shaping electric and gas utilities.
• Third-Party Sustainability Assessments: Support the gathering of information and responses to various third-party sustainability assessments. Examples include Dow Jones CSA, Sustainalytics, etc.
The successful candidate(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in environment, sustainability, business, engineering, science, or technology and graduating between December 2027 and May 2030. Students graduating in May/June 2027 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2027. 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.
Because this position will require traveling to various PSEG locations, a valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required.
Desired
• 3.0 GPA
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization, and organization.
• Strong problem solving, research and analysis skills.
• Comfortable taking a position on a topic and articulating a viewpoint.
• Works well in a team environment and openminded to receiving feedback/coaching.
• Comfortable working with web-based tools / MS Excel.
• Passionate about sustainability and related topics.
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.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency 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.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. 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 a positive result.
If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.
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.
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 [email protected].
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [email protected]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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Diversified energy company: electric, gas, generation
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a diversified energy company with utility, generation, and transmission businesses. Its PSE&G utility delivers electricity and natural gas to millions in New Jersey; PSEG Power owns plants and solar facilities; PSEG Long Island runs the electric transmission and distribution for about 1.1 million customers. Unlike many peers, PSEG combines regulated utility operations with merchant generation and regional transmission ownership, backed by a century-long track record and sustainability recognition. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and related services, support regional economies and quality of life, and pursue ongoing, sustainable energy growth.
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