(Sr./Lead) Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Audubon (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC is looking for a Sr. Engineer in Audubon, Iowa, responsible for developing transmission planning and enhancement options. This role involves ensuring compliance with NERC standards, performing system analyses, and crafting detailed reports.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least five years of experience with PJM reliability criteria and programming development. Benefits include extensive insurance coverage, a robust 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PJM reliability criteria testing methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience programming analytical and automation tools.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work products with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand NERC standards as the Reliability Coordinator and Planning Authority.
• Perform power system analysis for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Identify transmission system reinforcements to improve economic efficiency.

Skills

NERC standards understanding

Analytical tool development

Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Troubleshooting and technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E (power system analysis program)

Job description

Overview

The transmission planning department is responsible for developing the transmission expansion plan for the PJM interconnection. The Sr. Engineer works closely with a skilled team performing transmission expansion analysis and supporting the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.

The plan integrates baseline reliability analyses with market efficiency and interconnection analysis to identify bulk transmission system expansion or enhancement options.

Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth understanding of NERC standards applicable to PJM as the Reliability Coordinator, Planning Authority, and Transmission Planner.
• Ensure that PJM power system test methods and procedures meet applicable NERC planning standards.
• Perform power system analysis required for the development of the baseline Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Identify and evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability and operational constraints and improve economic efficiency.
• Perform adequacy and reliability assessments for the PJM system.
• Identify and assist with the development of new and innovative analysis methods in the planning process.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support activities of the Transmission Planning Division.
• Develop recommendations to PJM management on implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
• Develop and maintain the necessary transmission system models for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Work with transmission owner staff and other members of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems.
• Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups related to planning and engineering.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with PJM reliability criteria testing methodologies.
• At least 5 years of experience programming development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening.
• 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’s degree in engineering.
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions.
• Experience using PSS/E (power system analysis program).

Benefits

• 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.