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How much do temporary nuclear outage jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary nuclear outage in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the typical work schedule and environment during a temporary nuclear outage assignment?

During a temporary nuclear outage assignment, you can expect an intensive work schedule that may include extended hours, shift work, and occasional night or weekend shifts to ensure critical maintenance tasks are completed on time. The work environment is highly structured and safety-focused, with strict protocols in place due to the sensitive nature of nuclear operations. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and safety specialists, to complete coordinated tasks efficiently. It's a dynamic setting that demands adaptability and a strong commitment to adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Temporary Nuclear Outage position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Temporary Nuclear Outage role, you typically need experience in nuclear facility operations or maintenance, knowledge of safety procedures, and often related trade certifications such as mechanical, electrical, or radiation protection qualifications. Familiarity with outage management software, lockout/tagout systems, and regulatory compliance standards like NRC and OSHA are commonly required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure are standout soft skills in this environment. These abilities are crucial to ensuring the safety, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of critical plant outages.

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Senior Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

Senior Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

PSEG

Hancocks Bridge, NJ • On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


PSEG rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 50 rated energy and utility


Job description

Job Number: 6935
External Description:
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 are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
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, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 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 (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
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 overriding mission for Engineering Response Team (ERT) is to protect the work week schedule and address emergent issues to minimize the impact on engineering core business. ERT Mechanical / Systems Engineer will provide maintenance with field support pertaining to simple trouble shooting and lead complex troubleshooting activities with maintenance and operations. Support maintenance and planning by resolving engineering technical issues within the work management process, this includes resolving work order holds assigned to engineering. Develop temporary power and lighting plans, review schematics and logic diagrams for emergent issue support and control room alarm bypass. Review exceptional tag-outs for plant impact and personnel safety. Perform permanent and temporary configuration changes and operability determinations. Required to support outage engineering and participate in the Emergency Response Organization. The successful candidate will also perform other assigned duties as determined by the Salem Emergent Response Team Branch Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for balancing work time to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities
  • Respond to technical inquiries from maintenance and provide responses to support online work
  • Provide technical support in resolving operating challenges to the station
  • Lead complex troubleshooting teams and support simple troubleshooting activities to identify the cause of issues and prevent re-occurrence
  • Provide technical assistance for equipment that does not have specific system owners
  • Develop emergent engineering modification products to support scheduled work and operational issue
  • Develop minor modification packages to resolve long standing station issues and upgrade obsolete equipment
  • Develop and modify calculations to support technical products
  • Review and give appropriate prioritization to work backlog and protect both the online schedule

Job Specific Qualifications
Required Skills:
BS Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to support shift work during refueling outage, forced outages, and access industrial areas of a nuclear power plant.
Ability to gain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
The candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility with balancing multiple work items with various levels of priority.
Desired Skills:
Degree or experience in an mechanical, nuclear engineering or technology discipline
5+ years of Nuclear Power Plant experience.
Experience in troubleshooting mechanical / mechanical systems issues.
Experience with rotating equipment.
Experience with vibration analysis.
Experience in designing mechanical modifications to plant components and systems.
Previous commercial nuclear plant engineering or RO/SRO license/certification is a plus.
PE License
Education
Bachelor's
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.
If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
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.
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 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 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.
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Job Number: 79913
Community / Marketing Title: Senior Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer
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This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey. PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy.

Industry

Clean energy services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Newark, NJ, US

Year founded

1903