(Sr.) (Lead) (Principal) Analyst/Engineer (II)

PJM Interconnection•Audubon, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The (Sr.) Lead Analyst/Engineer advances the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and demand-side resources into PJM wholesale electricity markets. As part of the Demand Side Markets team, the position supports market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement that enable distributed resources to contribute to reliable and cost-effective grid operations across the PJM footprint. The role works at the intersection of power systems, electricity markets, technology, and customer engagement. It collaborates with PJM Members, power system operators, software development teams, market experts, and industry stakeholders to support and enhance participation by demand response, DERs, and emerging grid-edge technologies in PJM Capacity, Energy, and Ancillary Services markets. The position analyzes operational and market data, develops and implements business rules and market requirements, supports grid operations during emergency conditions, and drives improvements to the systems and processes used for demand-side resource participation. It also represents PJM in member-facing forums, leads industry discussions, educates stakeholders about market requirements and evolving policies, and helps shape future market design and implementation initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a similar major.
At least 5 years of experience.
Passion for delivering reliable and cost-effective electricity.
Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
Knowledge of retail electric customer concepts and wholesale electricity markets.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
Experience with PJM operations or markets.
Experience in the electric utility, demand response, or DER aggregation sectors.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and document results using tools such as MS Excel, SAS, and SQL queries of relational databases.
Analyze electric customer load and generation meter data.
Provide customer service to PJM membership and address specific customer issues clearly, concisely, and professionally.
Lead cross-functional work with the Market Services, System Operations, Planning, and IT Divisions to solve problems and streamline processes.
Work closely with software development teams to enhance applications critical to managing demand response and DERs.
Support market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement for demand-side resource participation.
Develop and implement business rules and market requirements.
Support critical grid operations during emergency conditions.
Represent PJM in member-facing forums, lead industry discussions, and educate stakeholders on market requirements and evolving policies.
Help shape future demand-side resource market design and implementation initiatives.