(Sr.) Engineer I (II) (Engineering)
*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*
PJM is seeking a dynamic and talented Engineer to join our Transmission Operations team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our transmission system. With rising electricity demand due to the proliferation of energy-intensive data centers, electric vehicles, and more, PJM's transmission system infrastructure is undergoing major upgrades. This, coupled with a historic transformation to more renewable energy sources that rely on wind and sun to produce energy, is one of the most exciting times to join PJM. As part of a highly collaborative team at PJM, your work will be critical to ensure reliability is maintained while navigating and coordinating the projects associated with these upgrades through regular interaction with our Transmission Owners. Our team also has a unique position in the company acting as a liaison between the Dispatch/Reliability Engineers in the control room and several other departments/divisions within PJM to assist in meeting several demands from maintaining model accuracy to supporting market efficiency. Join us in our mission to support a cleaner, renewable energy fleet and accommodate the demands of increasing loads on the system.
One of the Engineer's primary functions in the Transmission Operations Department (TOD) is to perform power flow analyses using the PJM Energy Management System (EMS) tool to analyze transmission outage requests from the mid-term (six month ahead) time horizon down to the near-term (two days ahead) time horizon in order to prepare the Reliability Engineers and Dispatch for the Operating day. Additional analysis in the department includes mid to long term studies (two years out) using the Power System Simulation for Engineering (PSS/E) tool to coordinate longer term outage requests and support major transmission upgrade projects. The Engineer will work with the Transmission Owner to mitigate projected constraints on the system and to reschedule any conflicting outages. Analysis will also include projecting and assessing the impacts of renewable generation such as wind, solar, and hybrid resources on grid conditions. Additional support tools/initiatives within the department include Transient Stability Analysis (TSA) to identify any stability issues and Intelligent Event Processor (IEP), a rules based tool that alerts the engineer/dispatcher of common or recurring issues to look for. Other department tasks include maintaining PJM manuals, and involvement with various stakeholder committees. Engineers place a heavy emphasis on customer service as they have significant interaction with transmission owners during outage coordination, as well as other PJM divisions including Operations Engineering Support (OES) division to assist in obtaining accurate modeling of the system.
Essential Functions:
Perform comprehensive power flow analysis to evaluate transmission outage requests using EMS and PSS/E.
Identify and mitigate potential operating issues related to transmission outage requests including both routine maintenance and project related outages
Maintain major transmission upgrade project outage schedules in coordination with transmission owners.
Coordinate Transmission and Generation Outages.
Coordinate the energization of new/upgraded facilities on the system and ensure all accurate parameters are in place prior to energization
Conduct seasonal operating studies under the auspices of the OATF and other RRO study initiatives.
Assist in development and maintenance of EMS transmission system model.
Support PJM Procedures/Tools/Initiatives including drafting temporary transmission operating procedures and maintain PJM manuals.
Maintain PJM's Transient Stability Analysis (TSA) tool including accurate modeling of generator data and running stability studies to support RE/Dispatch department with real-time results.
Support PJM compliance efforts to adhere to NERC and RRO standards.
Represent PJM on Transmission-related Committees and Study Groups - Represent PJM on committees sponsored by NERC, RFC, PJM, or others.
Coordinate with Dispatch and Reliability Engineers propose enhancements to existing applications and processes, propose development of new tools and processes, and assist in the development of tools for the economic evaluation of efficient system operation.
Characteristics & Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
0-5 years of experience
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:
Master's Degree in Engineering
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
