(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection•Audubon, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interconnection Projects department coordinates and facilitates the interconnection of new generation and merchant transmission projects to the PJM system and the installation of network upgrades to ensure the long-term reliability and adequacy of the PJM system. The department coordinates, with the transmission owning companies and the project developers, the engineering of all transmission expansion related activities associated with the interconnection of new generation resources. PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection, an energy industry leader dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We appreciate the unique contributions of individuals from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where everyone can excel. Diversity includes everyone at PJM! If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or at least 5 years of experience equivalent, applicable work experience
At least 5 years of experience experience with major substation and transmission line construction and maintenance, or generation operations, construction and maintenance activities is required
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

MS degree in Engineering
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison and develop required external interfaces between PJM and the key stakeholders, transmission owners, generation and project developers and other entities regarding design, and scheduling of new connections to the PJM bulk power system.
Develop and coordinate project work plans for generation and transmission system reinforcement projects involving multiple customer needs across multiple transmission owner systems.
Perform project management functions related to establishing time lines and monitoring achievement of milestones and critical path tasks from engineering design to signing of the interconnection service agreement.
Proactively work with other members of the applicable PJM divisions to coordinate system reinforcement requirements.
Coordinate, develop and issue interconnection studies and agreements related to generation and merchant transmission projects.
Monitor and analyze existing project management methods and promote the development of new methods and the introduction of improved and emerging progress monitoring technologies in the development of construction activities.
Develop and implement tactical plans consistent with the division/department strategy.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance
401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
Vacation and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Business travel and accident insurance
Child day care referral program
Employee assistance program
Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.