Stability Engineer I — Power Systems & Planning

PJM Interconnection; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection is seeking a Stability Engineer to perform reliability and dynamic stability analyses for New Services development. The role involves contributing to System Impact Studies, studying transmission reinforcements, and supporting base-case model preparation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PJM contractors, preparing technical reports, and assisting with planning method enhancements while ensuring compliance with NERC/IEEE standards. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of applicable work experience in power systems.
• Experience with PSSE, TARA and PSCAD to perform dynamic studies.
• Familiar with NERC and IEEE standards.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

PJM Interconnection is seeking a Stability Engineer to perform reliability and dynamic stability analyses for New Services development. The role involves contributing to System Impact Studies, studying transmission reinforcements, and supporting base-case model preparation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PJM contractors, preparing technical reports, and assisting with planning method enhancements while ensuring compliance with NERC/IEEE standards. Hybrid work arrangement offered.