Sr. Engineer/Analyst I (II) (Engineering)

*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Engineer/Analyst, 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.

• Develop software tools to help further automate PJM's interconnection process through development of power flow automation and data analysis and reporting applications.

• 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.

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Diverse Responsibilities: Balance technical analysis, software development, 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.

• Develop in-house custom software tools to aid in engineering analysis using technologies like Python, C#, TypeScript, and Angular.

• 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.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• At least 5 years of experience using programming skills for development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening

• At least 5 years of experience as an 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

• Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Engineering

• 0-5 years of experience writing engineering tooling using Python, C#, and/or TypeScript

• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)