(Sr./Lead) Engineer I (II)

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Non-elective 401(k) employer contrib.

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance/AD&D

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC is seeking a dynamic Engineer to join the Transmission Operations team. This role focuses on ensuring reliability of the transmission system while coordinating outages and upgrades with Transmission Owners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical) and up to 5 years of experience, with familiarity in PSS/E and EMS tools. A Master’s degree is preferred. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical or equivalent.
• 0-5 years of experience.
• Ability to produce high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience using PSS/E (power system analysis program).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive power flow analysis to evaluate transmission outage requests using EMS and PSS/E.
• Coordinate Transmission and Generation Outages and energization of new/upgraded facilities.
• Maintain major transmission upgrade project outage schedules with transmission owners.
• Develop and maintain EMS transmission system model and related procedures.
• Represent PJM on Transmission-related Committees and study groups; coordinate with Dispatch/Reliability Engineers.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical or equivalent

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

PJM is seeking a dynamic and talented Engineer to join our Transmission Operations team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our transmission system. With rising electricity demand due to the proliferation of energy-intensive data centers, electric vehicles, and more, PJM's transmission system infrastructure is undergoing major upgrades. This, coupled with a historic transformation to more renewable energy sources that rely on wind and sun to produce energy, is one of the most exciting times to join PJM. As part of a highly collaborative team at PJM, your work will be critical to ensure reliability is maintained while navigating and coordinating the projects associated with these upgrades through regular interaction with our Transmission Owners. Our team also has a unique position in the company acting as a liaison between the Dispatch/Reliability Engineers in the control room and several other departments/divisions within PJM to assist in meeting several demands from maintaining model accuracy to supporting market efficiency. Join us in our mission to support a cleaner, renewable energy fleet and accommodate the demands of increasing loads on the system.

Essential Functions:

• Perform comprehensive power flow analysis to evaluate transmission outage requests using EMS and PSS/E.
• Identify and mitigate potential operating issues related to transmission outage requests including both routine maintenance and project related outages.
• Maintain major transmission upgrade project outage schedules in coordination with transmission owners.
• Coordinate Transmission and Generation Outages.
• Coordinate the energization of new/upgraded facilities on the system and ensure all accurate parameters are in place prior to energization.
• Conduct seasonal operating studies under the auspices of the OATF and other RRO study initiatives.
• Assist in development and maintenance of EMS transmission system model.
• Support PJM Procedures/Tools/Initiatives including drafting temporary transmission operating procedures and maintain PJM manuals.
• Maintain PJM’s Transient Stability Analysis (TSA) tool including accurate modeling of generator data and running stability studies to support RE/Dispatch department with real-time results.
• Support PJM compliance efforts to adhere to NERC and RRO standards.
• Represent PJM on Transmission-related Committees and Study Groups - Represent PJM on committees sponsored by NERC, RFC, PJM, or others.
• Coordinate with Dispatch and Reliability Engineers propose enhancements to existing applications and processes, propose development of new tools and processes, and assist in the development of tools for the economic evaluation of efficient system operation.

Characteristics and Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical or equivalent work experience 0-5 years of work experience.
• 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.
• Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory.
• PJM is not STEM OPT eligible.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preferred Masters degree in Engineering.
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program).
• PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets.

PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career. Learn more about PJM by visiting the Learning Center. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection! We are proud of our company’s history, culture and community. As the nation’s largest grid operator, the work we do every day requires every one of us. We recognize and appreciate the different abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, cultures and needs of each individual. If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

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 insuranceAccidental 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, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.