Senior Transmission Planning Engineer — Reliability & Growth

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Audubon (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC is looking for a Sr. Engineer in Audubon, Iowa, responsible for developing transmission planning and enhancement options. This role involves ensuring compliance with NERC standards, performing system analyses, and crafting detailed reports.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least five years of experience with PJM reliability criteria and programming development. Benefits include extensive insurance coverage, a robust 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PJM reliability criteria testing methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience programming analytical and automation tools.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work products with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand NERC standards as the Reliability Coordinator and Planning Authority.
• Perform power system analysis for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Identify transmission system reinforcements to improve economic efficiency.

Skills

NERC standards understanding

Analytical tool development

Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Troubleshooting and technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E (power system analysis program)

Job description

PJM Interconnection, LLC is looking for a Sr. Engineer in Audubon, Iowa, responsible for developing transmission planning and enhancement options. This role involves ensuring compliance with NERC standards, performing system analyses, and crafting detailed reports.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least five years of experience with PJM reliability criteria and programming development. Benefits include extensive insurance coverage, a robust 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.