Sr. Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection•Audubon, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing interconnection projects within the PJM queue process. This position is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working on high-impact projects that support energy reliability and sustainability. In this role, you will: •Lead interconnection analyses to support and guide development projects through the PJM queue process. •Evaluate customer requests to ensure compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives as well as PJM and transmission owner planning principles. •Conduct key studies, including load generator deliverability, generation retirement, and system reliability assessments. •Collaborate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee technical evaluations such as load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies. What makes this opportunity exciting? •Diverse Responsibilities: Balance technical analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management for a well-rounded and impactful role. •Innovative Challenges: Solve complex problems at the intersection of energy planning and cutting-edge technology. •Growth Potential: Be part of a team driving energy transformation while developing your technical and leadership skills. Essential Functions: Conduct comprehensive power system analyses to support reports for interconnection requests, retirement studies, and related projects. Identify and assess transmission system upgrades necessary to address reliability and operational challenges. Perform system adequacy and reliability evaluations to ensure optimal performance of the PJM grid. Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new methods and practices in the planning process. Prepare detailed reports and engaging presentations to support the initiatives of the System Planning Division. Provide actionable recommendations to PJM management regarding the implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies. Develop and maintain accurate transmission system models essential for generating reports on interconnection requests, system retirements, and other planning activities. Collaborate with transmission owners to refine and develop reinforcements identified through various analyses. Partner with colleagues within the System Planning Division to tackle complex engineering challenges. Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups addressing planning and engineering topics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering
At least 5 years of experience performing power systems analysis, including short circuit analysis.
At least 5 years of experience effective mentor helping others perform complex studies
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

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

Responsibilities

Lead interconnection analyses to support and guide development projects through the PJM queue process.
Evaluate customer requests to ensure compliance with NERC standards, FERC directives as well as PJM and transmission owner planning principles.
Conduct key studies, including load generator deliverability, generation retirement, and system reliability assessments.
Collaborate with stakeholders, manage consultant activities, and oversee technical evaluations such as load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies.
Conduct comprehensive power system analyses to support reports for interconnection requests, retirement studies, and related projects.
Identify and assess transmission system upgrades necessary to address reliability and operational challenges.
Perform system adequacy and reliability evaluations to ensure optimal performance of the PJM grid.
Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new methods and practices in the planning process.
Prepare detailed reports and engaging presentations to support the initiatives of the System Planning Division.
Provide actionable recommendations to PJM management regarding the implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
Develop and maintain accurate transmission system models essential for generating reports on interconnection requests, system retirements, and other planning activities.
Collaborate with transmission owners to refine and develop reinforcements identified through various analyses.
Partner with colleagues within the System Planning Division to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups addressing planning and engineering topics.

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.