Sr. Engineer I (II) - Stability Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

PJM Interconnection in the United States is seeking a Stability Engineer to perform reliability analysis in support of New Service Requests within the PJM Interconnection Process. The role focuses on system impact studies, transmission reinforcements, and ensuring compliance with NERC/IEEE standards.

You will develop base-case models, manage multiple projects with contractors, prepare technical reports, and contribute to planning process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 4+ years of power-systems experience.
• Experience with PSSE, PSCAD, TARA.
• Strong problem-solving and communication.
• Familiar with NERC and IEEE standards.
• Ability to produce high-quality analysis outputs.
• Experience using scripting for automation (Python/FORTRAN).

Responsibilities

• Perform power system and dynamic stability analyses for New Service Requests.
• Evaluate transmission reinforcements to maintain reliability.
• Collaborate with Transmission Owner staff on reinforcements.
• Support data reviews for New Service Requests.
• Create and maintain power flow and dynamics models.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with contractors.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support development of PJM planning manuals.
• Identify and develop new planning methods.
• Work with System Planning Division to solve engineering problems.
• Represent PJM on industry committees.

Skills

Power systems

Dynamic stability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mathematical theory

Team collaboration

NERC standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

Python

FORTRAN

PSS/e

Job description

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*

The Stability Engineer will perform reliability analysis in support of the development of the New Services Requests in the PJM Interconnection Process. The PJM Interconnection Process involves the study of various types of New Services requests which are submitted by Project Developers and Eligible Customers. The proposed interconnections are evaluated by the Interconnection Analysis (IA) Interconnection Planning Analysis group for compliance with NERC and RFC standards as well as PJM and Transmission Owner planning principles. The Engineer will also engage in a variety of other adequacy and reliability assessments that support the planning function and the main goals and objectives of the IA department.

Essential Functions

• Perform power system analysis and dynamic stability analysis required in the development of System Impact Study reports for New Service Requests.
• Evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability issues on the transmission system identified through analysis.
• Work with Transmission Owner staff in the development and refinement of the required reinforcements necessary to maintain the reliability of the transmission system.
• Support data reviews for New Service Requests prior to inclusion in base case model for analysis.
• Support the creation and maintenance of power flow and dynamics cases and individual project models used for analysis by IPA.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with PJM contractors to delegate, prioritize and review the work performed by them
• Prepare technical reports and/or presentations of analyses performed, conclusions and recommendations
• Support PJM business practice manual development, updates and communication to stakeholders.
• Identify, coordinate and assist with the development of new and innovative methods in the planning process.
• Work with other members of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems and to resolve process coordination issues.
• Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to planning and engineering.

Required

Characteristics & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 4 years of applicable work experience in power systems.
• Knowledge and experience with power system software such as PSSE, TARA and PSCAD to perform dynamic studies of interconnection power systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with applicable NERC and IEEE standards
• 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
• Experience using effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience working with PSSE (library and user written) and PSCAD models for synchronous and inverter based generation, power electronic devices, HVDC, FACTs, etc.
• Hands on experience with programming tools such as Python, FORTRAN, etc. to develop/enhance automation scripts
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)