(Sr.) Analyst/Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection • Lower Providence Township, PA

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About The Position

The (Sr.) Analyst/Engineer will work to address PJM's current and future challenges by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to research, build, and integrate actionable solutions. The Analyst/Engineer position supports the Applied Innovation Department's responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, leveraging, and supporting the adoption and implementation of advanced solutions, including software applications, systems, technologies, strategies, processes, and approaches required for the planning, operation and markets of the bulk power transmission system. The Analyst/Engineer position will work closely with key PJM business areas including but not limited to Market Services, System Operations, Operations Support, Planning, ITS, Member Relations, and Corporate Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 0-5 years of experience in the Electric Industry.
• 0-5 years of experience with PSS/E (load flow and dynamics), PSCAD, and ASPEN.
• 0-5 years of experience following programming languages: MATLAB, Python, & SQL.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems.
• Curious & fast-learner.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Engineering or PhD in Engineering.
• Experience with power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations and planning.
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the key PJM business units including but not limited to Market Services, System Operations, Operations Support, Planning, ITS, Member Relations and Corporate Services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal PJM subject matter experts.
• Quickly learn the major attributes associated with the core PJM business functions.
• Perform quantitative analysis and help run various simulations in support and evaluation of potential solutions and prototyping.
• Develop an understanding of a particular business problem or opportunity as necessary.
• Communicate effectively to various audiences, including presenting work products within the Applied Innovation department.
• Research and develop a broad understanding of current and emerging technologies.
• Participate in the development of solution requirements definition, solution conceptual and functional design.
• Be an advocate of innovation for the organization via actions and attitude.
• Attend training and industry conferences.
• Interface with academic, commercial, and research organizations to identify potential near and long-term solutions for PJM opportunities.
• Develop career development plan and individual annual goals consistent with the objective of further developing personal skills and abilities in the areas of the PJM business, relevant solutions and technologies, and methodologies like project management, software development, complex problem solving, and decision making.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees