(Sr.) (Lead) (Principal) Analyst/Engineer (II)

PJM Interconnection in; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 100% employer match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Business travel and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Adoption benefits recognized by the DT

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC is seeking a (Sr.) Lead Analyst/Engineer to advance the integration of distributed energy resources and demand-side resources into PJM wholesale markets. You will support market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement for a growing portfolio of distributed resources.

In this role, you will analyze data, develop market requirements, and collaborate with members, operators, software teams, and policy stakeholders to strengthen grid reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other similar major.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Passion for the mission of delivering reliable and cost-effective electricity.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
• Knowledge of retail electric customer concepts and wholesale electricity markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex operational and market data to support market platforms and processes.
• Develop and implement business rules and market requirements.
• Support critical grid operations during emergency conditions.
• Drive enhancements to systems and processes for DR and DER participation.
• Represent PJM in member-facing forums and educate stakeholders on market requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related

Tools

MS Excel

SAS

SQL

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Audubon, PA

The (Sr.) Lead Analyst/Engineer plays a key role in advancing the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and demand-side resources into the PJM wholesale electricity markets. As part of the Demand Side Markets team, this position supports the market platforms, operational processes, and stakeholder engagement efforts that enable a rapidly growing portfolio of distributed resources to contribute to reliable and cost-effective grid operations across the PJM footprint, serving more than 67 million people. This role sits at the intersection of power systems, electricity markets, technology, and customer engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with PJM Members, power system operators, software development teams, market experts, and industry stakeholders to support and enhance the participation of demand response, distributed energy resources, and emerging grid-edge technologies in PJM's Capacity, Energy, and Ancillary Services markets. Responsibilities include analyzing complex operational and market data, developing and implementing business rules and market requirements, supporting critical grid operations during emergency conditions, and driving enhancements to the systems and processes that enable demand-side resource participation. The position requires a strong analytical mindset, technical proficiency with data and system interfaces, and the ability to translate complex market and operational concepts into clear guidance for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, power system operations, data analytics, and regulatory frameworks with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. This individual will represent PJM in member-facing forums, lead industry discussions, educate stakeholders on market requirements and evolving policies, and help shape future demand-side resource market design and implementation initiatives that support grid reliability, affordability, and the ongoing energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform data analysis and document results using tools such as MS Excel, SAS and SQL queries of relational database
• Ability to analyze electric customer load and generation meter data
• Provide exceptional customer service to PJM membership
• Must be able to address specific customer issues in a clear, concise and professional manner through excellent communication
• Ability to lead cross-functional work with other members of the Market Services Division, System Operations Division, Planning Division, and IT Division in problem-solving and streamlining processes
• Ability to work closely with software development teams to enhance software applications critical to managing DR and DER

Required:

• Bachelor of Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other similar major
• At Least 5 years of experience
• Passion for the mission of delivering reliable and cost-effective electricity
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support
• Knowledge of retail electric customer concepts and wholesale electricity markets

Preferred:

• MS, Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration or other relevant field
• Experience with PJM operations or markets
• Experience in the electric utility, demand response, or DER aggregation sectors

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.

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.

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.

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