(Sr./Lead) Stability Engineer I (II)

or New Service Requests.

• Evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability issues on the transmission system identified through analysis.

• Work with Transmission Owner staff in the development and refinement of the required reinforcements necessary to maintain the reliability of the transmission system.

• Support data reviews for New Service Requests prior to inclusion in base case model for analysis.

• Support the creation and maintenance of power flow and dynamics cases and individual project models used for analysis by IPA.

• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with PJM contractors to delegate, prioritize and review the work performed by them

• Prepare technical reports and/or presentations of analyses performed, conclusions and recommendations

• Support PJM business practice manual development, updates and communication to stakeholders.

• Identify, coordinate and assist with the development of new and innovative methods in the planning process.

• Work with other members of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems and to resolve process coordination issues.

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

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• At least 4 years of applicable work experience in power systems.

• Knowledge and experience with power system software such as PSSE, TARA and PSCAD to perform dynamic studies of interconnection power systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiar with applicable NERC and IEEE standards

• 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

• Experience using effective verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience working with PSSE (library and user written) and PSCAD models for synchronous and inverter based generation, power electronic devices, HVDC, FACTs, etc.
• Hands on experience with programming tools such as Python, FORTRAN, etc. to develop/enhance automation scripts
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)