Sr. Analyst/Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection is seeking a mechanical/electrical engineer to manage interconnection projects and coordinate with transmission owners, developers, and PJM divisions. You will lead the design, planning, and execution of substations and transmission line enhancements to ensure reliable service and system adequacy.

The role requires 5+ years in related construction/maintenance, strong analytical and coordination skills, and familiarity with PJM operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in major substation and transmission line construction and maintenance.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between PJM and stakeholders for 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.
• Perform project management functions from engineering design to interconnection service agreement signing.
• Coordinate with PJM divisions to align reinforcement requirements.
• Coordinate, develop and issue interconnection studies and agreements for projects.
• Monitor and improve project management methods and adopt new monitoring technologies.
• Develop and implement tactical plans aligned with division strategy.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Electrical theory

Technical support

PSS/e experience

PJM operations

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Masters in Engineering

MBA

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. The department coordinates, with the transmission owning companies and the project developers, the engineering of all transmission expansion related activities associated with the interconnection of new generation resources.

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)