Sr. Engineer I (II) - Stability Studies

NextGenEnergyJobs; Lower Providence Township, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Stability Engineer to perform reliability and dynamic stability analyses in support of New Service Requests within the PJM Interconnection process.

The role requires hands-on PSSE/PSCAD experience, programming in Python or FORTRAN to automate tasks, and collaboration with PJM staff to develop reinforcements and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering is required.
• PSSE with library and user-written models for synchronous and inverter-based generation.
• PSCAD models for HVDC, FACTS, etc.
• Programming in Python and FORTRAN to develop automation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system and dynamic stability analyses for New Service Requests.
• Evaluate transmission reinforcements to resolve reliability issues.
• Collaborate with Transmission Owner staff to develop required reinforcements.
• Support data reviews for New Service Requests in base case models.
• Create and maintain power flow and dynamic models used for IPA analyses.
• Coordinate with PJM contractors to manage multiple projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of analyses and conclusions.
• Support PJM manuals development and stakeholder communication.
• Identify and develop innovative planning methods.
• Work with System Planning to solve complex engineering problems.
• Represent PJM on industry committees and stakeholder groups.

Skills

Programming in Python and FORTRAN

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PSS/e

Python

FORTRAN

Job description

The Stability Engineer will perform reliability analysis in support of the development of the New Services Requests in the PJM Interconnection Process.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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)