*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*
The Interconnection Solutions department at PJM is a team of collaborative professionals and creative thinkers that drive innovation of interconnection tools and processes. Join our team as a Senior Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing generation interconnection projects, working on high-impact projects that support energy reliability and sustainability.
In this role, you will:
Work on an integrated team of engineers and software developers to build and maintain tools that support the process to interconnect new generation resources
Coordinate, scope, and implement software features to streamline the work of interconnection project managers
Explore new initiatives to increase efficiency of interconnection processes
What makes this opportunity exciting?
Diverse Responsibilities: Balance technical analysis, software development, and stakeholder coordination, for a well-rounded and impactful role.
Innovative Challenges: Solve complex problems at the intersection of energy planning and cutting-edge technology.
Growth Potential: Be part of a team driving energy transformation while developing your technical and leadership skills.
Essential Functions:
Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new tools and methods in the planning process
Support integration with internal software applications which manage customer submitted interconnection applications
Support integration with internal software applications that manage transmission upgrade scope and cost estimates provided by Transmission Owners
Support automation of invoicing, cover letters, notices, and final agreements for the interconnection study process
Partner with colleagues within the System Planning Division to tackle complex engineering challenges
Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups addressing planning and engineering topics
Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:
BS, Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of experience programming in python and/or C#
At least 5 years of experience programming for development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening
Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory
Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support
Preferred:
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Familiarity with ticketing software (JIRA) and source control software (GitLabs)
Experience programming in Microsoft VSTO and/or Angular
Experience performing power flow analysis, interpreting results, and/or building power flow cases
Familiarity with PSS/e, Aspen Oneliner, and/or TARA Generator Deliverability
Experience mentoring others to perform complex studies
Experience with LLM coding tools (CoPilot)
Skills Required
- BS in Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
- At least 5 years programming experience in Python and/or C#
- At least 5 years programming for development of analytical and automation tools for reliability testing and screening
- Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support
- Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
- Familiarity with ticketing software (JIRA) and source control (GitLab)
- Experience programming with Microsoft VSTO and/or Angular
- Experience performing power flow analysis and building power flow cases
- Familiarity with PSS/e, Aspen Oneliner, and TARA Generator Deliverability
- Experience mentoring others on complex studies
- Experience with LLM coding tools (CoPilot)
What We Do
PJM Interconnection manages the high-voltage electric system that provides power to 65 million people in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. It's the largest power grid in North America. As a neutral, independent party, PJM administers a competitive wholesale electricity market. PJM’s long-term regional planning process provides a broad, interstate perspective that identifies the most effective and cost-efficient improvements to the grid to ensure reliability and economic benefits. PJM serves all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. An independent board oversees PJM’s activities. Effective governance and a collaborative stakeholder process help PJM achieve its vision: “To be the electric industry leader – today and tomorrow – in reliable operations and efficient wholesale markets.”
