The Resource Adequacy Planning Department is primarily responsible for the reliable, economic, and coordinated operation of the PJM Interconnection in accordance with PJM Planning principles and standards and the applicable NERC Regional Reliability Standards. The department performs technical studies in support of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan and the provisions of the Reliability Assurance Agreement. The department is also critical in establishing inputs to the Reliability Pricing Model (the PJM Capacity Market) as well as supporting long-term scenario development through capacity expansion analysis. The (Sr./Lead) Analyst/Engineer supports these activities by:
- Evaluating resource performance
- Developing long-term peak demand and energy forecasts
- Performing system and local reliability/resource adequacy studies
- Performing capacity expansion analysis
- Contribute, along with other staff, in the completion of load forecasting studies, resource adequacy, and economic analysis using PJM applications.
- Apply sound judgment and analysis to create innovative solutions to complex engineering, forecasting, and /or systems performance issues.
- Support power system reliability by ensuring planning practices are in full compliance with applicable NERC Standards and accepted PJM procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards and techniques particularly as they apply to PJM operations, planning, and markets.
- Proactively solve problems in an innovative, creative and cost-effective manner that fully addresses customer needs and reliability requirements.
- Interact effectively with PJM stakeholders in support of the resource adequacy activities of the Markets and Reliability Committee and Planning Committee.
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, execute, and complete analyses on schedule and within budget.
- Maintain an exceptional level of customer focus.
Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or equivalent work experience
- 0-5 years of work experience
- 0-5 years of experience in statistical and data analysis programming languages (e.g. SAS, Python)
- Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Experience using verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- 0-5 years of experience Experience in visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
- Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
- Experience supporting any of PJM Committees
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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.”
