Research Scientist II, Power Systems & Transmission

State of New Jersey

New Jersey

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The State of New Jersey, through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Division of Engineering, seeks a Research Scientist 2 to advance administration and technical evaluation of supplemental electric transmission projects under the Advanced Grid Technologies Act. The role involves PJM Attachment M-3 reviews, engineering analyses, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate will understand PJM Attachment M-3 processes, transmission design criteria, and system

Qualifications

Master's degree in an engineering discipline appropriate to the position.
Experience evaluating transmission design criteria and NERC TPL standards.
Excellent analytical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Support administration of the Board’s review process for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for supplemental transmission projects.
Review and evaluate PJM Attachment M-3 submissions, including planning drivers and alternatives analyses.
Research and assess compliance with transmission design criteria, NERC standards, and PJM criteria.
Analyze transmission technology options (dynamic line ratings, advanced conductors, power flow controllers, topology optimization).
Evaluate expected system performance impacts such as congestion reduction, transfer capability, line losses, reliability improvements.
Prepare technical memoranda, engineering evaluations, and regulatory analyses for Board consideration.