Sr. Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection•Audubon, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports interconnection projects in the PJM New Service Request Cycle study process. The engineer leads interconnection analyses, evaluates customer requests for compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives, and PJM and transmission owner planning principles, and conducts generator deliverability and system reliability assessments. The position also coordinates stakeholders and consultant activities and oversees technical evaluations, including load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies. The role performs power system analyses and reliability assessments, identifies transmission system upgrades, evaluates system adequacy, develops and maintains transmission system models, and collaborates with transmission owners on reinforcements. It also contributes to planning methods and practices, prepares reports and presentations, provides recommendations to PJM management, works with System Planning Division colleagues, and represents PJM in industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups. The position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements; management will confirm available options, and business needs may require reporting to campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of experience with power systems analysis.
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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Dedication to teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions.
Experience using PSS/e power system analysis program.

Responsibilities

Lead interconnection analyses supporting development projects through the PJM New Service Request Cycle study process.
Evaluate customer requests for compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives, and PJM and transmission owner planning principles.
Conduct generator deliverability and system reliability assessments.
Collaborate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
Conduct comprehensive power system analyses for interconnection request reports and related reliability assessments.
Identify and assess transmission system upgrades needed to address reliability and operational challenges.
Perform system adequacy and reliability evaluations of the PJM grid.
Contribute to developing new methods and practices in the planning process.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for System Planning Division initiatives.
Provide recommendations to PJM management on implementing new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
Develop and maintain transmission system models for interconnection reports and other planning activities.
Collaborate with transmission owners to refine and develop reinforcements identified through analyses.
Partner with System Planning Division colleagues to address complex engineering challenges.
Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups addressing planning and engineering topics.