Sr. Engineer I (II)

PJM•Audubon, PA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports interconnection projects within the PJM New Service Request Cycle study process. The engineer leads interconnection analyses, evaluates customer requests for compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives, PJM requirements, and transmission-owner planning principles, and conducts generator deliverability and system reliability assessments. The position also involves coordinating stakeholders and consultants and overseeing technical evaluations such as load-flow, short-circuit, and dynamic-stability studies. The engineer conducts power-system analyses and reliability assessments, identifies necessary transmission upgrades, evaluates system adequacy, and develops and maintains transmission-system models. The role contributes to new planning methods and practices, prepares reports and presentations, and provides recommendations to PJM management concerning bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies. The engineer collaborates with transmission owners and colleagues in the System Planning Division and represents PJM on 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 software.

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.
Coordinate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee load-flow, short-circuit, and dynamic-stability evaluations.
Conduct power-system analyses supporting reports for interconnection requests and other 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 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.