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Principal Engineer

PJM Interconnection

4.8

(23)

Audubon, PA

Why you should apply for a job to PJM Interconnection:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Consulting Companies for Women in 2023
  • 4.8/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 91% would recommend this company to other women
  • 96% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • PJM employees have shown they can adapt to new work environments, PJM offers flexibility in remote, hybrid and on-site work.
  • We provide four weeks (160 hours) of paid paternity leave.
  • PJM has two Employee Resource Groups that support women at the company.

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    Position summary

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    The Generation Department personnel are considered to be PJM's subject matter experts on generation activities, support for generator operational data requirements, resolution of operational issues, generation outage planning, generation performance monitoring (GPM and reactive testing), hydro scheduling and coordination, load forecasting, wind forecasting, automatic generation control (AGC) support and generation related ancillary market support including black start services, and generator compliance issues. Department personnel provide on-call technical support for PJM's 24x7 Dispatch function and support the needs of PJM's generation owners in meeting their goals and objectives.

    Essential Functions:

    Operational Leadership

    • Manage day to day generator outage request process with an eye on enhancements to improve efficiency and evolving resource adequacy landscape.

    • Developing PJM generator operations and reporting requirements.

    • Establishing metrics to evaluate generation performance and working with generation owners to implement strategies to increase efficiency.

    • Provide technical guidance and support to generation team to tackle complex generation related problems and facilitate innovative solutions.

    Stakeholder Engagement

    • Lead coordination efforts with generation owners and associated agents to reinforce expectations and compliance with PJM requirements.

    • Represent PJM interests related to generator operations with industry representatives, including updates to standards and rules.

    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on large-scale initiatives, driving towards progress with a clear and well-articulated vision.

    • Sharing knowledge and expertise to develop others and increase overall level of understanding.

    Characteristics and Qualifications:

    Required:

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

    • Experience with generator operations

    • At least 5 years of work experience with overseeing generator compliance with industry requirements

    • At least 10 years working in the power industry or a related field

    • Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail

    • Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis

    • Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment

    • Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support

    • Experience with generator components and functions

    • Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory

    • Ability and desire to build relationships and interact with a wide range of stakeholders and staff to maintain and enhance PJM's customer service reputation

    Preferred:

    • Master's Degree in Engineering & 5 years experience with overseeing generator compliance with industry requirements
    • At least 5 years working directly with generator operations
    • At least 5 years i nterfacing with regulators/outside entities on compliance related activities
    • Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

    Why you should apply for a job to PJM Interconnection:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Consulting Companies for Women in 2023
  • 4.8/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 91% would recommend this company to other women
  • 96% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • PJM employees have shown they can adapt to new work environments, PJM offers flexibility in remote, hybrid and on-site work.
  • We provide four weeks (160 hours) of paid paternity leave.
  • PJM has two Employee Resource Groups that support women at the company.