Senior Lead Analyst/Engineer, DER & Markets (Hybrid)

PJM Interconnection; Audubon (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection is seeking a Sr. Lead Analyst/Engineer to advance DER and demand-side resource integration into PJM wholesale electricity markets. You will support market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement to enable a growing portfolio of distributed resources across PJM's footprint.

The role intersects power systems, electricity markets, technology, and customer engagement. You will collaborate with members, operators, software teams, market experts, and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other similar major.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Passion for delivering reliable and cost-effective electricity.
• Ability to produce high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
• Knowledge of retail electric customer concepts and wholesale electricity markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex operational and market data; develop and implement business rules and market requirements.
• Support grid operations during emergencies and enhance systems for DR/DER participation.
• Translate market concepts into clear guidance for stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional work with Market Services, System Operations, Planning, and IT divisions.
• Collaborate with software development teams to improve applications for DR/DER management.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

SAS

SQL

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

MS in Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration or related field

Job description

PJM Interconnection is seeking a Sr. Lead Analyst/Engineer to advance DER and demand-side resource integration into PJM wholesale electricity markets. You will support market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement to enable a growing portfolio of distributed resources across PJM's footprint.

The role intersects power systems, electricity markets, technology, and customer engagement. You will collaborate with members, operators, software teams, market experts, and industry