Senior Transmission Planning Engineer — Hybrid

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Travel insurance

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC in Audubon, PA (Hybrid) seeks a Sr./Lead Engineer to join the Transmission Planning Division and support the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The role involves developing models and performing reliability analyses essential to plan expansions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, with preference for MS in Engineering and familiarity with PJM operations and PSS/e.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of experience with PJM reliability criteria testing methodologies.
• Experience programming development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth understanding of NERC standards that apply to PJM as the Reliability Coordinator, Planning Authority, and Transmission Planner.
• Ensure that the PJM power system test methods and procedures meet applicable NERC planning standards.
• Perform power system analysis required in the development of the baseline Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Identify and evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability and operational constraints and to improve economic efficiency.
• Perform adequacy and reliability assessments for the PJM system.
• Develop and maintain the necessary transmission system models for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.

Skills

Power system analysis

Automation tools

Mathematical theory

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSS/e

Job description

PJM Interconnection, LLC in Audubon, PA (Hybrid) seeks a Sr./Lead Engineer to join the Transmission Planning Division and support the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The role involves developing models and performing reliability analyses essential to plan expansions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, with preference for MS in Engineering and familiarity with PJM operations and PSS/e.