Sr. Engineer I (II) - Interconnection Analysis

*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*
 

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
   

Characteristics & Qualifications

Required:

• BS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of experience programming skills for development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening
• 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

Preferred:

• MS in Engineering
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)