(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection; Audubon (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection in Audubon, PA is seeking a project-oriented engineer to coordinate interconnection of new generation resources and merchant transmission projects within the PJM system. The role emphasizes collaboration with transmission owners, developers, and internal teams to manage schedules, studies, and agreements.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of related field experience with Substation and Transmission projects, plus strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Electrical Engineering; or at least 5 years of equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of field experience with major substation and transmission line construction/maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to apply mathematical and electrical theory.
• Troubleshooting and technical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison and develop required external interfaces between PJM and key stakeholders 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 across multiple transmission owner systems.
• Perform project management functions for timelines and milestones from engineering design to signing of the interconnection service agreement.
• Work with PJM divisions to coordinate system reinforcement requirements.
• Coordinate, develop and issue interconnection studies and agreements for generation and merchant transmission projects.
• Monitor and analyze project management methods and promote new methods and progress monitoring technologies.
• Develop and implement tactical plans aligned with division/department strategy.

Skills

Project management

Substation construction

Transmission systems

Electrical theory

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

5+ years related experience

Tools

PSS/e

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Audubon, PA

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. 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering BS, Electrical Engineering or At least 5 years of experience equivalent, applicable work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience Field 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:

• Master of Science, Engineering
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)