Sr. Analyst/Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match up to

Non-elective 401(k) employer contrib

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Business travel and accident insurance

Child day care referral program

Employee assistance program

Adoption benefits recognized by the E*

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC in Audubon, PA is seeking a project manager for interconnection construction management, coordinating generation and merchant transmission projects within PJM. The role requires collaboration with transmission owners and project developers to ensure timely interconnection services.

Essential functions include scheduling, milestone tracking, and cross-company coordination to reinforce transmission systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating interconnection projects for generation and transmission.
• Ability to manage milestones and critical paths from design to interconnection service agreement.
• Proven ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison and develop external interfaces between PJM and stakeholders for design and scheduling of new connections to PJM bulk power system.
• Develop and coordinate project work plans for generation and transmission system reinforcement projects.
• Perform project management to establish timelines and monitor milestones from engineering design to signing the interconnection service agreement.
• Coordinate with PJM divisions to align reinforcement requirements.
• Coordinate, develop and issue interconnection studies and agreements for generation and merchant transmission projects.
• Monitor and improve project management methods and introduce new progress monitoring technologies.
• Develop and implement tactical plans aligned with division/department strategy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Audubon, PA

The Interconnection Construction Management department coordinates and facilitates the interconnection of new generation and merchant transmission projects to the PJM system and the installation of network upgrades to ensure the long-term reliability and adequacy of the PJM system.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a liaison and develop required external interfaces between PJM and the key stakeholders, transmission owners, generation and project developers and other entities regarding design, and scheduling of new connections to the PJM bulk power system.
• Develop and coordinate project work plans for generation and transmission system reinforcement projects involving multiple customer needs across multiple transmission owner systems.
• Perform project management functions related to establishing time lines and monitoring achievement of milestones and critical path tasks from engineering design to signing of the interconnection service agreement.
• Proactively work with other members of the applicable PJM divisions to coordinate system reinforcement requirements.
• Coordinate, develop and issue interconnection studies and agreements related to generation and merchant transmission projects.
• Monitor and analyze existing project management methods and promote the development of new methods and the introduction of improved and emerging progress monitoring technologies in the development of construction activities.
• Develop and implement tactical plans consistent with the division/department strategy.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required Bachelor of Science, Engineering Mechanical Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering or at least 5 years of experience equivalent, applicable work experience At least 5 years of experience with major substation and transmission line construction and maintenance, or generation operations, construction and maintenance activities is required Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support.

Preferred: Masters, Engineering, MBA Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)

PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career. Learn more about PJM by visiting the Learning Center. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection! We are proud of our company’s history, culture and community. As the nation’s largest grid operator, the work we do every day requires every one of us. We recognize and appreciate the different abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, cultures and needs of each individual. If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
• Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Child day care referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.