*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*
The Interconnection Solutions & Special Studies 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 interconnection projects, working on high-impact projects that support energy reliability and sustainability.
In this role, you will:
Lead interconnection analyses, with a primary focus on Interim Deliverability Studies for New Service Requests that (i) request to come into service earlier than their original basecase study year or (ii) before the completion of required Network Upgrades.
Collaborate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee technical evaluations such as load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
Explore new initiatives to increase efficiency of interconnection processes.
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.
Essential Functions:
Conduct comprehensive power system analyses to support reports for interconnection requests.
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.
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 using PSS/e
At least 5 years of experience performing power flow analysis and interpreting results
Experience building power flow cases
At least 5 years of experience mentoring others to perform complex studies
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:
Master's Degree in Engineering
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Familiarity with TARA Generator Deliverability
Programming skills for development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening
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.”
