Corporate Rotation Program

PJM Interconnection in; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection is seeking a candidate for its Corporate Rotation Program (Transportation). This 24-month path offers three eight-month rotations across PJM to build a solid foundation in electric power systems, real-time grid operations, and market operations, with eventual placement in a permanent role that fits skills and interests.

The program targets new graduates and starts in June 2027, offering mentoring and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Degree candidates from engineering, economics, or related fields with strong analytical ability.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering concepts to power systems and markets.
• Evidence of quantitative/qualitative analysis and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete three eight-month rotations across system operations, market operations, and planning.
• Apply engineering concepts to studies, analyses, and technical problem solving.
• Participate in structured learning, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate technical information clearly to support grid reliability and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engineering judgment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Economics

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Electrical Power Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Mathematics

BS in Statistics

BS in Operational Research

Tools

PSS/e

Programming or scripting

Data visualization

Modeling software

Job description

Corporate Rotation Program (Transportation)

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Through this 24-month rotational program, participants will complete three eight-month rotations across PJM Interconnection to build a practical foundation in electric power systems, real-time grid operations, wholesale electricity markets, and long-term transmission planning. The program is designed for new college graduates who are interested in applying technical engineering knowledge to support the reliable operation and planning of the regional power grid. Upon completion of the program, participants will be placed into a permanent position at PJM that aligns with their skills, interests, performance, and business needs.

This position will start in June 2027

Essential Functions:

• Complete three eight-month rotations that provide hands-on experience in areas such as system operations, market operations, transmission planning, and related engineering support functions.
• Apply engineering principles, analytical methods, and power system concepts to support studies, operational analysis, market analysis, planning activities, and technical problem solving.
• Participate in structured learning and formal mentoring with program leadership, rotational managers, and technical subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly to support reliable grid operations, effective market administration, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Receive exposure and support from former Corporate Rotation Program employees, senior and executive leaders through assignments and roundtable discussions.

Characteristics and Qualifications:

Required:

• BS, Economics Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Power Engineering Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research
• Designed for recent or upcoming college graduates; GPA: 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 scale
• Ability to apply electrical engineering concepts, including fundamental power system, circuit, and analytical principles
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using engineering judgment
• Ability to learn technical tools, troubleshoot issues, and provide analytical or operational support
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate across teams
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support

Preferred:

• Academic, internship, co-op, research, or project experience in power systems, transmission planning, system operations, energy markets, data analysis, or electric utility operations
• Exposure to power system analysis tools, programming or scripting, data visualization, modeling, or simulation software
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)