(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

PJM • Audubon, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior