*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing interconnection projects within the PJM New Service Request Cycle study process. This position is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working on high-impact projects that support energy reliability and sustainability.
In this role, you will:
Lead interconnection analyses to support and guide development projects through the PJM New Service Request Cycle study process.
Evaluate customer requests to ensure compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives as well as PJM and transmission owner planning principles.
Conduct key studies, including generator deliverability- and system reliability assessments.
Collaborate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee technical evaluations such as load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
What makes this opportunity exciting?
Diverse Responsibilities: Balance technical analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management 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.
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements. Management will confirm the options for flexibility. Business needs may require you to report to campus.
Essential Functions:
Conduct comprehensive power system analyses to support reports for interconnection requests and other related reliability assessments.
Identify and assess transmission system upgrades necessary to address reliability and operational challenges.
Perform system adequacy and reliability evaluations to ensure optimal performance of the PJM grid.
Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new methods and practices in the planning process.
Prepare detailed reports and engaging presentations to support the initiatives of the System Planning Division.
Provide actionable recommendations to PJM management regarding the implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
Develop and maintain accurate transmission system models essential for generating reports on interconnection requests and other planning activities.
Collaborate with transmission owners to refine and develop reinforcements identified through various analyses.
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:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of experience with Power Systems Analysis
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
Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
Experience using effective verbal and written communications skills
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
Top Skills
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.”
