(Sr.) Analyst/Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection•Audubon, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The (Sr.) Analyst/Engineer, Markets Coordination performs market-related functions to support the PJM System Operators to ensure efficient market operations while maintaining reliability and stability of the power grid. The (Sr.) Analyst/Engineer also supports the market-related activities in the Market Services Division which have impact on the power system operations. Essential Functions: Support power system reliability by ensuring operations are in compliance with applicable NERC standards and PJM operating and emergency procedures. Responsible for performing analysis evaluating the effectiveness of PJM operations and the efficiency of PJM markets. Coordinate and follow-up on issues affecting PJM operations, PJM markets and market-to-market coordination with neighboring RTO/ISOs. Ability to manage effective operations of the Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Ancillary Service Optimizer (ASO), Dispatch Management Tool (DMT), and User Experience and Visualization (UE&V) applications. Ability to understand the operational and technical aspects of PJM’s Markets including Day-Ahead Market, Real-Time Markets, and Ancillary Services Markets. Ability to evaluate data related to power system operations and to perform what-if analysis to improve the overall system operations. Ability to provide customer support and training. Ability to work with other members of the System Operations Division, Market Services Division, and IT Integration Division in problem-solving and streamlining processes. Provide detailed analytical evaluations and act as a problem solver, proactively addressing business needs and requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-effective solutions. Provide support for documenting, designing, and testing enhancements to applications and reports supported by Markets Coordination. Work with the System Operator Training Department to design training programs on using market tools and understanding the market implication of dispatcher actions, and the impacts of new market rules. Work confidently with the dispatching staff to achieve operation and market excellence. Support PJM's 24x7 operations, may be required to provide off-hour control room support during special system operating conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
0-5 years of work experience
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
Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
Ability to apply analytical and mathematical solutions
Experience with DBMS concepts (including SQL queries, tables, views, DB links, etc.)

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Engineering
0-5 years of experience PJM Markets or PJM Operations
0-5 years of experience SQL
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)

Responsibilities

Support power system reliability by ensuring operations are in compliance with applicable NERC standards and PJM operating and emergency procedures.
Responsible for performing analysis evaluating the effectiveness of PJM operations and the efficiency of PJM markets.
Coordinate and follow-up on issues affecting PJM operations, PJM markets and market-to-market coordination with neighboring RTO/ISOs.
Ability to manage effective operations of the Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Ancillary Service Optimizer (ASO), Dispatch Management Tool (DMT), and User Experience and Visualization (UE&V) applications.
Ability to understand the operational and technical aspects of PJM’s Markets including Day-Ahead Market, Real-Time Markets, and Ancillary Services Markets.
Ability to evaluate data related to power system operations and to perform what-if analysis to improve the overall system operations.
Ability to provide customer support and training.
Ability to work with other members of the System Operations Division, Market Services Division, and IT Integration Division in problem-solving and streamlining processes.
Provide detailed analytical evaluations and act as a problem solver, proactively addressing business needs and requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-effective solutions.
Provide support for documenting, designing, and testing enhancements to applications and reports supported by Markets Coordination.
Work with the System Operator Training Department to design training programs on using market tools and understanding the market implication of dispatcher actions, and the impacts of new market rules.
Work confidently with the dispatching staff to achieve operation and market excellence.
Support PJM's 24x7 operations, may be required to provide off-hour control room support during special system operating conditions.

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.