(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

-call responsibilities may require you to report to campus.************

Essential Functions:

• Have an in-depth understanding of NERC standards that apply to PJM as the Reliability Coordinator, Planning Authority, and Transmission Planner.

• Ensure that the PJM power system test methods and procedures meet applicable NERC planning standards.

• Perform power system analysis required in the development of the baseline Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.

• Identify and evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability and operational constraints and to 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 the implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.

• Develop and maintain the necessary transmission system models required for the development of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.

• Work with transmission owner staff in the development and refinement of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.

• Work with other member of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems.

• Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving topics related to planning and engineering.

Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

• 0-5 years of experience for more entry level position

• For Sr. level position at least 5 years of experience PJM (or similar ISO/RTO) 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:

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering
• PhD., in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with PJM (or similar ISO/RTO) operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
• Experience using Electromagnetic Transient Programs (PSCAD or similar)